200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery has opened the UK’s “once-in-a-century” Van Gogh exhibition, taking the world by storm and rewriting the narrative of this beloved artist.
Exhibition on Screen brings this stunning exhibition to the big screen, along with a deep dive into Van Gogh’s fascinating life and incredible skill. Focusing on his driving passions and unique creative process, the feature film Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France where he revolutionised his style and changed art forever.
The exhibition and Exhibition on Screen’s accompanying film are a celebration of Vincent van Gogh’s life and work, exploring his engagement with poetry and love, his diligent research, his groundbreaking use of colour and his revolutionary style.
Viewers will be able to discover why he went to the south of France and how it changed everything for him, as well as appreciate the artist beyond his mental health issues and understand the intelligence and sheer passion that drove his incredible career.