Van Gogh exhibition at London’s National Gallery finally brings one of his visions to life

Van Gogh exhibition at London’s National Gallery finally brings one of his visions to life

A hundred years after acquiring one of Vincent van Gogh’s “Sunflowers”, the National Gallery in London has brought one of the Dutch painter’s visions to life by showcasing it with two of his other works side-by-side for the first time. The triptych forms part of a major exhibition dedicated to the post-Impressionist titled “Van Gogh: … Read more

Priceless art reportedly unharmed after fire at London’s Somerset House

Priceless art reportedly unharmed after fire at London’s Somerset House

LONDON —  Priceless paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh and others were unharmed Saturday after firefighters worked to douse a blaze that broke out in the roof of Somerset House, a large central London arts venue, officials said. Heavy smoke and flames seen coming from the top of the historic building around noon had been … Read more

Park based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting is the realisation of a 20-year dream

Park based on Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting is the realisation of a 20-year dream

Amid the green hills and meadows of central Bosnia, a local businessman has realised his long-held dream: recreating one of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous paintings, The Starry Night, in the form of a nature park. Halim Zukic from the town of Visoko decided to create a park after buying some land and a cottage … Read more