Van Gogh as Influencer: An Exhibition Celebrating the Artist’s Legacy at Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise

The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise is gearing up to host a daring exhibition offering a fresh perspective on Vincent van Gogh. Moving away from the myth of the tormented artist, "Van Gogh Influencer" highlights the richness of his sources of inspiration and the profound impact he made on the art world, running from April 18, 2026, to January 3, 2027.

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Led by art historian and Van Gogh expert Wouter van der Veen, this exhibition deconstructs the painter’s work to uncover its foundations. Which masters, artistic movements, or personal experiences shaped his palette and signature brushwork? The exhibition aims to shed light on these influences that guided and defined his unique style of painting.

But the exhibition's scope goes beyond that, exploring how this legacy was embraced and carried forward by successive generations of artists. Through original works by Van Gogh and those inspired by him, along with prints, archives, contemporary creations, and immersive visual displays, it offers an experience that is as emotionally engaging as it is educational.

Van Gogh was not just a solitary genius; he was a true catalyst whose work sparked diverse aesthetic practices and continued to resonate long after his death in 1890, fostering a dialogue across eras. This cultural event takes place in the heart of the village where his final paintings came to life.

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