Yellow exhibition at Van Gogh Museum draws record 461,337 visitors
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam announced that its exhibition 'Yellow. Beyond Van Gogh’s Colour' attracted 461,337 visitors, making it the most visited show at the museum in the past ten years. The exhibition offered a sensory experience exploring the colour yellow in relation to Vincent van Gogh's work, incorporating art, scent, and other elements. Director Emilie Gordenker expressed delight at the attendance, noting that yellow resonated emotionally with both historical artists and contemporary audiences. The show highlighted yellow as more than just Van Gogh's favourite colour, demonstrating its deep emotional impact.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: Yellow. Beyond Van Gogh’s Colour
- Total visitors: 461,337
- Most visited exhibition at Van Gogh Museum in ten years
- Location: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
- Director: Emilie Gordenker
- Sensory approach included art and scent
- Exhibition focused on colour yellow in relation to Van Gogh
- Attendance nearly half a million people
Entities
Artists
- Vincent van Gogh
Institutions
- Van Gogh Museum
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands