Behind the Art: What makes ‘The Starry Night' by Vincent van Gogh so iconic?
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- 13 Jul 2022
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Vincent van Gogh considered The Starry Night a "failure". What makes it an icon in modern times -- the story behind the artwork or the painting itself?
three words that describe a timeless and magnificent painting done by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh in 1889. A painting that became an overnight sensation and immortalised a painter who was not only known for his work but his mental health deterioration, which led to him cutting off his ear and eventually dying by suicide.
Much has been said about this painting, which now hangs permanently in the Museum of Modern Art, and is worth billions of dollars. Is it the story behind this painting that makes it so special or the art itself that speaks great volumes? Read More...
