Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers – National Gallery
This Van Gogh exhibition opens with two striking portraits—The Lover and The Poet—depicting ordinary men through a romantic and emotional lens. Rather than focusing on the blooming landscapes Van Gogh is known for, the exhibition highlights his ability to transform reality into visionary, symbolic art. It traces his time in Arles and Saint-Rémy, revealing how his style evolved from observation to emotional abstraction. Iconic works like The Sower, Starry Night over the Rhône, and The Bedroom show Van Gogh not as a mere painter of sunflowers, but as a revolutionary modernist driven by feeling, imagination, and deep longing. Ultimately, the exhibition invites viewers to connect with "Vincent" not just through analysis, but through love.
