Van Gogh Influenceur Exhibition at Château d'Auvers Explores the Artist's Legacy
The Château d'Auvers, located in Auvers-sur-Oise, is currently showcasing "Van Gogh influenceur. Héritages en mouvement," an exhibition curated by Wouter van der Veen, which will be open until January 3, 2027. This display delves into the influences and legacy of Vincent van Gogh on modern art, fashion, and design. It features works by Léonie Bourges, Charles-François Daubigny, and Paul Cézanne, and examines his time in Paris (1886-1888) through Japanese prints, letters to Theo, and drawings, though it does not include original van Gogh paintings. The exhibition also presents loans from Claude Monet, Paul Signac, and Émile Bernard, alongside reproductions of van Gogh’s art and various artists' interpretations. Notable pieces include "Les Racines" and Peter Knapp's "Yellow Words," concluding with a 180° projection highlighting Johanna van Gogh-Bonger's contribution to his legacy.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Van Gogh influenceur. Héritages en mouvement' at Château d'Auvers
- Curated by Wouter van der Veen, president of the Van Gogh Academy
- Runs until January 3, 2027
- No original van Gogh paintings are displayed; only reproductions and works by other artists
- Features works by Léonie Bourges, Charles-François Daubigny, Paul Cézanne, Hokusai, Maximilien Luce, Adolphe Monticelli, Claude Monet, Paul Signac, Émile Bernard, Maurice de Vlaminck, Claire Tabouret, Philip Akkerman, David Hockney, Lydie Arickx, Sabina Timmermans, Caroline Gaudriault, Emmy Bergsma, Peter Knapp, Ossip Zadkine, Viktor & Rolf, Jeff Koons, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean-Christian Bourcart, and others
- Includes a corridor installation 'Yellow Words' by Peter Knapp with 14 van Gogh quotes
- Concludes with a 180° projection 'Van Gogh. L'ultime voyage' (2023) about Johanna van Gogh-Bonger
- Van Gogh spent his last 70 days in Auvers-sur-Oise, painting 74 works
Entities
Artists
- Vincent van Gogh
- Léonie Bourges
- Charles-François Daubigny
- Paul Cézanne
- Katsushika Hokusai
- Maximilien Luce
- Adolphe Monticelli
- Claude Monet
- Paul Signac
- Émile Bernard
- Maurice de Vlaminck
- Claire Tabouret
- Philip Akkerman
- David Hockney
- Lydie Arickx
- Sabina Timmermans
- Caroline Gaudriault
- Emmy Bergsma
- Peter Knapp
- Ossip Zadkine
- Viktor & Rolf
- Jeff Koons
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Jean-Christian Bourcart
- Léo Gausson
- Théo van Gogh
- Johanna van Gogh-Bonger
- Paul Ferdinand Gachet
- Léo Lelée
- Wouter van der Veen
Institutions
- Château d'Auvers
- Van Gogh Academy
- Musée d'Orsay
- Musée de Pontoise
- Musée Faure
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Galerie de la Vallée de l'Oise
- Louis Vuitton
- Connaissance des Arts
Locations
- Auvers-sur-Oise
- France
- Paris
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Pontoise
- Aix-les-Bains
- Herblay
- Argenteuil
- Bonnières