Vincent van Gogh 1888 - 1890

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Google Arts & Culture Project

Vincent van Gogh, Bedroom in Arles (first version), 1888, oil on canvas, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

The archetypal, misunderstood, solitary artist, Vincent van Gogh dies barely acknowledged. However, after his death his legend took root.

Now van Gogh’s works are among some of the best known and most valuable in the world. Can we dig through the layers of mystique and sentimentality to see his work as he saw it and perhaps find what it means to us now?

This is a repeat of the popular Summer 2022 course.

Please note: this lecture will take place simultaneously in person at the Institute and online via Zoom.