The medium of pastel enjoyed a resurgence in the late nineteenth century thanks to the discovery of various of new pigments that had a hitherto unknown intensity of colour.
WildBrain CPLG, a trusted licensing partner for leading brands worldwide, has signed a new representation agreement with Amsterdam’s iconic Van Gogh Museum to spearhead a global (excluding Benelux) licensing programme for the cultural brand.
If the Dutch government does not stick to the promises it made to the ‘Engineer’, a major project to carry out vital maintenance cannot be financed, and the museum will be forced to close.
The Van Gogh Museum, one of the most visited in Europe, is facing an unexpected threat: without additional funding from the Dutch state, its extensive renovation program cannot be carried out.
If the Dutch government does not stick to the promises it made to the ‘Engineer’, a major project to carry out vital maintenance cannot be financed, and the museum will be forced to close.
The Van Gogh Museum, the beloved Amsterdam home to many masterpieces by one of the 19th century’s most famous painters, said it could be forced to close if the Dutch government doesn’t appropriate more money to a much-needed renovation.
The Van Gogh Museum and Takii Europe have been partners for a decade and are proud to announce that they are extending their partnership by another three years.
The Yellow House made of LEGO bricks was officially unveiled at the Van Gogh Museum, an impressive installation that tells the story behind Vincent van Gogh's famous sunflower paintings.
The exhibition Van Gogh x John Madu: Paint Your Path opens at the Van Gogh Museum at the end of May 2025. This small-scale exhibition is a first for the museum: never before has there been a display of work by a contemporary African artist.
The Van Gogh Museum has acquired its first work by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), achieving a long-standing ambition to expand its collection of artists directly inspired by Van Gogh with a Matisse.