For serious fans of the Dutch post-impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh, we highly recommend visiting the Kröller-Müller Museum. It’s an out of the way place, in the middle of a national park, but its collection is the second largest … Continue reading
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Nuenen – Where Van Gogh Created His First Masterpiece
In December of 1883, at the age of 30, Vincent van Gogh arrived in the village of Nuenen, where he lived with his parents in the vicarage of the Dutch Reformed Church. During his stay here, which lasted for almost … Continue reading
Etten – The Start of Vincent van Gogh’s Career as an Artist
“In a fortnight I hope to be in Etten, you can imagine how much I’m looking forward to it.” ~ Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother Theo, 10 December 1875 Vincent van Gogh moved to the Dutch … Continue reading
Vincent van GoghHuis Zundert – Birthplace of Van Gogh
The Dutch town of Zundert is possibly best known as the birthplace of artist Vincent van Gogh. Situated near the Belgian border, this quiet town where Vincent spent his early years, has a few significant sights and offers visitors a … Continue reading
In the Footsteps of Van Gogh – Places that shaped Vincent’s life
Vincent van Gogh, world-renowned Post-Impressionist painter, was born in 1853 in Zundert, a village in the Netherlands near the Belgian border. His journey through life was challenging, and he spent time pursuing various jobs and career opportunities. He found work … Continue reading
Things to do in Amsterdam – Visit the Stedelijk Museum
When visiting the museumplein in Amsterdam, you’ll easily see the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, but on the corner of the square stands an old building with an odd looking structure attached…is that a bathtub? This is Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum, … Continue reading
Things to do in Paris – Musée d’Orsay
In Paris, you can find extraordinary art on practically every corner, and many of the museums are among the most famous in the world. One of the city’s most beautiful museums is Musée d’Orsay. It attracts over 2 million visitors each year, … Continue reading
Things to do in Amsterdam – Visit the Rijksmuseum
After a decade of renovations, and visitor access limited to a select number of masterpieces, Het Rijksmuseum has reopened with the reassembly of its entire collection, “…in a seemingly new building and with a completely new presentation.” This is a must-see museum for art … Continue reading
Van Gogh in Arles
“And in a picture I want to say something comforting as music is comforting.” ~ Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother Theo, 3 September 1888 The most exciting thing for us about visiting Arles was knowing that … Continue reading
The Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands “I deliberately bought a good mirror so that if I lacked a model I could work from my own likeness…” ~Vincent to Theo van Gogh, Arles, 1888. World-renowned Post-Impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh was born in 1853 … Continue reading