Helene Kröller-Müller: Early Van Gogh Collector Before He Became a Superstar

Helene Kröller-Müller was an early enthusiast who acquired Vincent van Gogh's art on a large scale when he was far from being a superstar. The exhibition in Otterlo highlights her pioneering collecting. Meanwhile, Franz Marc, who died at 36 in 1916 during World War I, is the subject of an impressive exhibition in Düsseldorf that will also be shown in Bern next year. Marc's work, created as if on the fast track, is presented alongside his quote: "Life is a devilish paraphrase," yet art promises redemption, as he sought access to paradise through the gate of painting. The Van Gogh exhibition in Otterlo focuses on Kröller-Müller's early acquisitions, while the Franz Marc exhibition in Düsseldorf and Bern showcases his brief but intense career. Both exhibitions underscore the enduring relevance of these artists and the vision of early collectors like Kröller-Müller.