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Sunday, February 18, 2024

Vincent van Gogh: Life of an Yellow Painter.

    Vincent van Gogh, one of the most celebrated artists in history, led a emotional and tragic life that started the world of art. Born on March 30, 1853, in Groot-Zundert, Netherlands, Vincent grew up in a family of art dealers and initially followed a career in the same field. However, he later felt a calling to become an artist himself, a decision that would shaped the career of his life. 

Vincent  van Gogh. 


Vincent's early years were played by struggles and setbacks. He faced challenges in his personal and professional life, including failed romantic relationships and difficulty finding his artistic style. Even though these obstacles, he remained committed to his passion for paintings and drawings.


In 1886, Vincent moved to Paris, where he was exposed to the new art scenes and formed friendships with other artists, including Paul Gauguin. This period marked a significant turning point in his career, as he began learning with new techniques and styles, such as Impressionism and Pointillism, etc...


Throughout his life, Vincent struggled with mental illness, which showed in depression and anxiety. Even though these challenges, he continued to produce a prolific body of works, creating some of his most iconic paintings during periods of many confusing feelings.


One of his most famous works is "The Starry Night," painted in 1889, while he was staying at a place of refuge in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. The painting, with its swirling sky and vibrant colors, is a new testament to Vincent's unique artistic vision and emotional depth.

The Starry Night.


In tragically, Vincent's life was cut short when he died by suicide on July 29, 1890, at the age of 37.  Vincent shot himself in the chest with a revolver. He died two days later, with his brother Theo at his bedside. His work of art keeps on his memory.


A film called "Loving Vincent" directed by "Dorota Kobiela" & "Hugh Welchman" is an aesthetically spectacular movie that uses a revolutionary animation technique to bring Vincent van Gogh's paintings to life. The movie's hand-painted, van Gogh-inspired frames provide a captivating and immersive experience for the audience. 


The story centres on a young man who, while journeying to deliver a letter van Gogh wrote just before he passed away, breaks down the riddles surrounding the artist's life and deaths. "Loving Vincent" is a real masterpiece that honours one of the greatest artists of all time with its stunning images and fascinating story.  


"I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process." -Vincent Van Gogh. 




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