John Madu, Table no. 2 (Studio on University Road), 2025. Courtesy of Zidoun-Bossuyt Gallery and the artist
Vincent van Gogh, Carafe and Dish with Citrus Fruit, 1887
Vincent van Gogh, Flowering Plum Orchard (after Hiroshige), 1887
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
