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Vincent Van Gogh – 125 Years of Inspiration Posted on August 6, 2015 by Stuart Forster Thirty European art museums are this year commemorating the life of Vincent van Gogh, the influential Post-Impressionist painter, writes Stuart Forster. The Van Gogh 2015 – 125 years of inspiration project involves institutions in the Netherlands, Belgium and France.
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Despite being a household name today, Van Gogh sold just one of his own paintings while he was alive. Since his death on 29 July 1890, from a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest, the Dutch artist has become one of the world’s most sought after painters. Van Gogh was also a prolific letter writer. He wrote more than 800, many of which were to his brother Theo. They provide insights into his life and state of mind. The Van Gogh Museum, in Amsterdam, hosts the world’s most extensive collection of his works. Many people associate Van Gogh with self-portraits, which allowed the artist to experiment without spending money on models. The Kröller-Müller Museum in Hoge Veluwe National Park, houses the world’s second largest collection of Van Gogh’s works. Until 27 September 2015 50 of the museum’s paintings and drawings will be displayed alongside works by other artists in the Van Gogh & Co. Criss-crossing the Collection exhibition, part of the 125
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