An Honest Moment with Vincent
From 25 September until 14 October 2026
What happens when you really listen? In the soundscape An Honest Moment with Vincent, you can hear young adults talking about things that often remain unspoken. Stories about feeling lonely, feeling pressured to perform, trying to find a balance, financial stress and fear of the future. These are issues that weren't just a concern for Vincent van Gogh, but also for many people today.
An intimate listening experience
Young adults at the museum and other places recorded the stories to get people talking about mental health. The installation was created together with sound artist Elise 't Hart. She brought the personal stories, sounds and images from Van Gogh's paintings together into an intimate listening experience. No judgement, no solution, but space for recognition, doubt and honesty.
Take your time. Listen. Think about how this moment makes you feel, and feel free to talk about vulnerability, resilience and what it means to be human.
The studio is freely accessible to all museum visitors, and you can find it next to the restaurant Bistro Vincent.
Studio Open Up
Studio Open Up is a welcoming drop-in studio where you can slow down, look and create on Friday afternoons. You'll find Studio Open Up on the ground foor of the permanent collection, close to the information desk.
- When: every Friday afternoon, except during school holidays.
- Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm.
- Costs: Free admission with a valid museum ticket.
- Language: English and Dutch.
Choose from various creative activities inspired by Vincent van Gogh, nature and his way of looking. You can colour, draw, experiment with paint or focus on details. A workshop facilitator will be there to help you get started.
No experience is needed. It is not about making something beautiful or ‘good’, but about focus, experimentation and taking a moment for yourself. Drop in, take a seat and give colour to whatever comes to mind.
Open Up with Vincent
The soundscape An Honest Moment with Vincent and Studio Open Up are both part of the wider programme Open Up with Vincent, which uses art and human experience to open up conversations about mental wellbeing. During these drop-in workshops you can experience what Open Up is all about: making space for reflection, expression and connection.