What inspired Vincent van Gogh? How did he transform into a modern artist? How did he cope with his illness? Did he inspire other artists? Read the background stories and discover more.
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Hockney - Van Gogh. Two Painters, One Love
Vincent van Gogh and David Hockney share a love of nature. How did Van Gogh’s landscapes inspire Hockney?
Nature and the Artist
Vincent van Gogh found inspiration and solace in nature. Join him in the countryside
On the Verge of Insanity
How did Vincent van Gogh cope with his illness?
Friendships for Better and for Worse
Did Vincent find it hard to stay friends with people? If so, did he have a lonely life?
Full of Passion and Dreams
What were Vincents dreams and ambitions? Could he make them true?
The End of a Difficult Road
Vincent took his own life in July 1890. He felt he had failed. How did it go so wrong?
Inspiration from Japan
How did Vincent van Gogh find inspiration from Japanese prints?
Brotherly Love: Vincent and Theo
Discover the special relationship between Vincent and his younger brother Theo
Looking for Contrast
Vincent's palette wasn’t always so bright and vivid. Read about his quest, in which his colours changed from dark to bright