Saturday, January 1, 2011

Van Gogh: The Adventure of Becoming an Artist Opens at Kyusyu National Museum



[A three dimension life size reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's "The Bedroom" is on display during a preview held ahead of the exhibition of his works at the Kyushu National Museum in Dazaifu, southwestern Japan. The Dutch post-Impressionist painter's 36 oil paintings along with 32 prints and drawings are touring three Japanese cities of Tokyo, Dazaifu and Nagoya from October to April 2011 for a series of exhibitions, marking the 120th anniversary of his death. AP Photo/Kyodo News, Kazufumi Nagao]
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3 comments:

  1. HelsJanuary 1, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I have heard that Japanese art collectors are particularly interested in Van Gogh. And other impressionists and post-impressionists. Why do you think this is?

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  2. HermesJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Not sure but some of the colours and lines remind me of Japanese prints. I have a little knowledge of Chinese opera and martial arts but feel ignorant of the painted arts. So much, so little time. Have a good 2011.

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  3. Tim BrownJanuary 3, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Impressionists and Post-impressionists were greatly influenced by Japanese prints. The cross-cultural influences are still appreciated event today.

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