Yes, it’s time to go back home. But it just so happens I forgot one more thing in Arles! The Fondation Vincent van Gogh, that interesting museum full of art inspired by our lovely fellow traveler. It is necessary to share with you, Reader, at least a bit of what I encountered — my favorites. […]
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Mon, January 4 2010 » Artists Inspired by Vincent, Personal, Photo entries, Travel » 3 Comments
Ah, the asylum. It was a good sign that upon entering, the visitor was greeted by Vincent’s statue, and large prints of the paintings he created here on display along the old stone walls. Indeed Saint Paul de Mausole proved itself to be one of the most faithful locations, faithful to you, Vincent. Although you […]
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Sun, December 20 2009 » Photo entries, Research, Travel » 2 Comments
Vincent’s Madness (It’s about time we talked about it) A month after Vincent recovered from the infamous ear incident in Arles at the end of 1888, the town got together and signed a petition to kick him out of Arles and send him to an asylum. Upon actually reading the petition, we find their accusations […]
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Mon, December 14 2009 » Personal, Photo entries, Travel » 1 Comment