Tag Van Gogh
An Amazing Van Gogh book that brings his most famous paintings to life Lust For Life by the author Irving Stone is a wonderful art historical fiction book about the fascinating and difficult life of the post-impressionism painter Vincent Willem van Gogh…. Continue Reading →
Fabulous Vincent Van Gogh Art Exhibitions in 2023 around the World Van Gogh Fans – Below is a comprehensive list of worldwide immersive exhibitions where you will be able to see Vincent Van Gogh‘s artworks in 2023. “ “Your pictures… Continue Reading →
3 Days in Provence & Soak up the Rich Artistic Past Below is a 3 day itinerary for Provence in the footsteps of the French post-impressionism painters, Paul Cezanne and Vincent Van Gogh. When travelling around Provence you will see… Continue Reading →
Van Gogh – Life in Arles, Provence In February 1888, Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch painter, left the hectic Parisian capital for Provence. Coming from the cold and grey city, Van Gogh fell for the bright colors, sunshine and rugged… Continue Reading →
The Impressionists’ Famous Landscape Paintings of Ile de la Grande Jatte Although Ile de la Grande Jatte is a tiny island, it inspired the great impressionism painters. Some of their most famous landscape paintings are located here! The most well-known… Continue Reading →
Carrieres de Lumieres in Provence & Atelier des Lumières in Paris – a bedazzling experience Carrieres de Lumieres in Provence & Atelier des Lumières in Paris are the two venues for the stunning art-themed digital Sound & Light exhibitions. Both venues… Continue Reading →
Japanese Woodblock Ukiyo e Prints & Its influence on Impressionism The Japanese art movement called ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” created an important link between the Western and Eastern art world. Ukiyo-e art is also the name for… Continue Reading →
Vincent and Theo – A Wonderful Biography of the Van Gogh Brothers The author of Vincent and Theo, Deborah Heiligman, writes an engaging biography about the famous Van Gogh brothers. In her book, she details beautifully the brothers’ lives during… Continue Reading →
The Sad Story Behind Vincent Van Gogh – Art, Failure & Mental Illness Van Gogh’s art was not acknowledged during his lifetime. In fact, throughout his entire career as an artist, he only sold ONE painting. He died penniless. He… Continue Reading →
Top Day Trips from Paris in the Footsteps of the Impressionism Painters Although Paris was the happening place to be in the 19th century, many of the impressionists eventually left the hectic captial. Some left for the distant towns in… Continue Reading →