Tag: van gogh
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Auvers-sur-Oise
In Search of Van Gogh’s Final Days Though not a visit to see his original paintings, I joined my family on a trip to the small town near Paris where Van Gogh spent his final days. Walking through the actual locations that inspired his famous works seemed like a different, yet meaningful way to understand…
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The MET: Van Gogh’s Cypresses
Iconic Reunion: Two Giants Meet The MET’s special exhibition creates an unexpected encounter – “The Starry Night,” normally at MoMA, now hangs beside the MET’s own “Wheat Field with Cypresses.” Both painted in 1889, these masterworks reveal Van Gogh’s fascination with cypress trees during his time in Saint-Rémy. The gallery’s thoughtful arrangement, with soft green…
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Van Gogh : The Immersive Experience
Finding Van Gogh in the Pandemic Summer Finally escaping our apartment after months of lockdown, Mom and I headed to “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” in NYC. After endless Netflix shows and takeout dinners, we were desperate for something – anything – different. Even if it meant seeing digital Van Goghs instead of the real…
Gallery Tales: Monica Yoon Art Journey 