Stories

How did Vincent van Gogh become a famous artist? What were his dreams and ambitions? Read the stories and find out more.

Vincent van Gogh, In het café: Agostina Segatori in Le Tambourin, 1887, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Stichting)

Was Vincent van Gogh Ever Lucky in Love?

Who were Vincent’s four most important loves?

Vincent van Gogh, Zonnebloemen, 1888. Verloren gegaan in de Tweede Wereldoorlog

Van Gogh and Music

Vincent van Gogh saw great similarities between music and painting. What sort of music did he like? And how does his art still inspires musicians today?

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Vincent van Gogh, Velden bij Auvers-sur-Oise, 1890, Belvedere Museum, Wenen

5x Van Gogh in Auvers

Discover what Van Gogh created in the final months of his life.

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Vincent van Gogh, Zelfportret met grijze vilthoed, 1887, Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam (Vincent van Gogh Stichting)

5x Van Gogh’s Self-Portraits

All you need to know about Vincent van Gogh’s self-portraits.

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Vincent van Gogh, Sterrennacht, 1889. Collectie: Museum of Modern Art, New York.

FAQ

Where is The Starry Night?

One of the most asked questions in our museum. Where is this famous painting right now and how did it get there?

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Vincent van Gogh, 'Zelfportret met verbonden oor', 1889. Collectie: The Samuel Courtauld Trust

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Van Gogh’s Illness

How did Vincent van Gogh cope with his mental illness?

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