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The great poetry in Van Gogh’s work and a bewitching antihero – what you should watch and do this week

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Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' contains surprisingly accurate physics — suggesting he understood the hidden 'dynamism of the sky'

A new analysis of the brushstrokes and colors in Vincent van Gogh's famous painting Starry Night reveals a striking similarity to "hidden turbulence" in Earth's atmosphere, suggesting the iconic artist had a surprisingly detailed understanding of natural processes.

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Van Gogh Poets & Lovers: poignant show of extraordinary work by Dutch painter at his most fragile

Most people today associate Vincent van Gogh with sunflowers and starry nights. He found the inspiration for such masterpieces of modern art in Provence, in the south of France, where he lived for just over two years, from February 1888 to May 1890. These would be the last years of…

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This Iconic Feature in van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” Contains A Strange Physics Phenomenon

The complex science of atmospheric motions is realistically portrayed in this iconic oil-on-canvas painting.

Inverse

Scientists discover real-world physics ‘hidden’ in Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night

Legendary artist captured physics of atmosphere with ‘surprising accuracy’, researchers say

The Independent UK

Van Gogh’s The Starry Night closely resembles turbulence seen in nature – study

The Dutch master created the famous artwork in 1889 while he was staying at an asylum in France.

The Independent UK

Picture books for children – reviews

Letters between Van Gogh and his brother Theo inspire a delightful biography. Plus, new releases from big-hitters Oliver Jeffers and David Litchfield

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Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers review – eye-aching, heartbreaking and unmissable

Gathering together 61 of Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces from around the world, the National Gallery’s once-in-a-lifetime show lets the art speak for itself

The Guardian - UK

‘They have done fantastically well’: how London’s blockbuster Vincent Van Gogh exhibition is reframing myths

The five-star Poets and Lovers show at the National Gallery will dispel the tortured genius label

The Guardian - UK

Agatha All Along to Tracey Emin: a complete guide to this week’s entertainment

Kathryn Hahn returns as the nefarious witch in a WandaVision spin-off, and 90s nostalgia is back in full swing with deeply emotional new canvases from the British artist

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the new Van Gogh show: a chance to fully see Vincent

Editorial: Forget the mugs and jigsaws – nothing compares to seeing the original masterpieces

The Guardian - UK

Van Gogh dazzles, the Fourth Plinth beckons and Norwich nabs some narcs – the week in art

Vincent scores exhibition of the year, Teresa Margolles prepares for Trafalgar Square, Hew Locke unpicks the royals and Tracey Emin opens her heart

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - The jury's still out on Vincent Van Gogh's supposed 'suicide'

This week the National Gallery opens a brilliant new show of major works by one of the most luminous and original of all European artists, Vincent Van Gogh — for whom the label “troubled genius” is a drastic understatement.

Evening Standard

Van Gogh 'Sunflowers' Brought Together In London Show

A hundred years after acquiring one of Vincent van Gogh's "Sunflowers", Britain's National Gallery in London will bring his vision to life by showcasing three works side-by-side for the first time.

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Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery review – a wonderful show of a wonderful artist

This is a chance to see the best works from the last years of the great artist’s life

The Independent UK

On the Van Gogh trail in Arles where the secrets (and lies) of the artist’s world are revealed

As a major new Van Gogh exhibition opens at London’s National Gallery, Michael Hodges takes a train to Arles to retrace the famous painter’s steps and discovers a twisty tale where fact merges into fiction and brings a surprising portrait of the artist to life

The Guardian - UK

Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers review – a riveting rollercoaster ride from Arles to the stars

This daring, dazzling exhibition gives us a thrilling sense of the artist’s transfiguring genius, showing how he remade the world around him with beauty, hope and searing colour

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Van Gogh’s Masterpieces: A Look at His Most Famous Paintings

Vincent van Gogh is widely regarded as one of the most renowned painters in art history. Born in 1853 in the Netherlands, Van Gogh's work is celebrated for its emotional depth and vibrant colors. Despite his profound impact on the art world, his life was marked by personal struggles, including…

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The best non-foodie things to do in London this month

From Fashion Week to Van Gogh to Barry from EastEnders, these are the best non-food-related things to do this month in London

The Guardian - UK

Van Gogh v the ’gram, word sculptures and Japanese ceramics – the week in art

The great masters’ Instagrammable portraits, Ian Hamilton Friday’s poetic visions, the folk craft of Mingei and more – all in your weekly dispatch

The Guardian - UK

From Van Gogh to Le Va, Rego to the Renaissance: the best exhibitions for autumn 2024

From this year’s Turner prize and pioneering scatter art to Monet’s London and Goya’s surreal visions – there’s something for all art lovers

Big Green Egg vs Kamado Joe: the ultimate Kamado ceramic grill showdown

Both of these BBQ brands occupy the premium tier but which one tickles your fancy?

International Business Times

Fire Contained At Historic London Arts Centre

Priceless artworks housed in London's Somerset House, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, were unaffected by a fire that erupted at the historic building on Saturday, according to the gallery.

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Paris Olympics Perfectly Captured the Spirit of Its Host City

The 2024 Games provided a sorely needed and fitting breath of fresh air for the competition.

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Midjourney has competition — I got access to Google Imagen 3 and it is impressive

Google DeepMind published its new Imagen 3 AI video model earlier this year and it is now available for some users in the ImageFX experiment.

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