Especially for this exhibition, Nigerian artist John Madu (1983, Lagos) created ten new works inspired by paintings by Vincent van Gogh from the museum collection. Van Gogh x John Madu: Paint Your Path was co-curated by the ReFramers.
In his vivid paintings, Madu explores themes including identity, globalisation, and cultural cross-pollination.
‘Revisiting Van Gogh’s works and reinterpreting his visuals in a West African context allows me to create a bridge between local narratives and a global audience.’
John Madu
