Stories
How did Vincent van Gogh become a famous artist? What were his dreams and ambitions? Read the stories and find out more.
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What is Yellow?
Why did Vincent van Gogh use so many yellow in his paintings? What does the colour yellow symbolize? Discover fascinating facts about the colour yellow.
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The Roulin Family: Who Is Who?
Discover the remarkable friendship between Van Gogh and postman Joseph Roulin and his family. Vincent created many portraits of Joseph, Augustine, Armand, Camille, and Marcelle.
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Van Gogh’s Illness
How did Vincent van Gogh cope with his illness? Despite the uncertainty about his future, Vincent continued to believe in the healing power of painting.
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Frequently Asked Question
Where is ‘The Starry Night’?
Van Gogh's rolling night sky full of bright stars is probably one of the world's most famous artworks. Where do you have to go to see this painting?
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Was Van Gogh Ever Lucky in Love?
Vincent was deeply in love with a number of women, and some of them loved him back. But was he ever really lucky in love?
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5 things you need to know about
Van Gogh’s Self-Portraits
Vincent made many self-portraits. They tell us that he had red hair, green eyes and an angular face. Yet each of those faces is different.
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