First Retrospective Exhibition of Etel Adnan
From 20 May, the Van Gogh Museum presents Colour as Language, a retrospective of work by artist Etel Adnan (1925-2021).
The exhibition focuses on Adnan’s colourful paintings, which are presented alongside ten works by Vincent van Gogh, who was a source of inspiration for Adnan.
Colour as Language was developed in close collaboration with the artist herself: before Adnan’s death in November 2021, the museum spoke with her on numerous occasions regarding her life, work, and Van Gogh.
