Explore Van Gogh in Brabant from home
Vincent van Gogh is an inspiration to many of us. In Brabant, his heritage can be experienced in a variety of ways. Also from home. Take your time and enjoy the beautiful images and fascinating stories we collect for you on this page.
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Vincent's life journey through Brabant
Vincent's life journey through Brabant
Anyone curious about Vincent's life and work cannot ignore Brabant. Many places in Brabant are reminiscent of Vincent van Gogh. They tell you about his childhood, his youth, his roots, his dreams, passions, loves and experiences. How did these life stages shape him and lead him to some of the crucial choices of his life? This page takes you in his footsteps.
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Van Gogh on the street
Van Gogh on the street
In Brabant you can also meet Vincent van Gogh on the street. Five murals in five cities in Brabant depict the extraordinary stories of Vincent van Gogh. Various artists have set to work with brushes and spray cans, using art and the story of Vincent van Gogh as their inexhaustible sources of inspiration.
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Van Gogh Monuments
Van Gogh Monuments
The Brabant period of Vincent van Gogh is still tangible and palpable everywhere in this region. No fewer than 39 locations have the official status Van Gogh Monument. This page brings them all together. You can read more about the places which played a role in the work and life of Vincent van Gogh.
"'Know ye what I may well long for, for a trip to Brabant' "
Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother Theo June 22, 1883
Docudrama: Vincent van Gogh, a sower in Etten
The docudrama "Vincent van Gogh, a sower in Etten" impressively shows how Vincent van Gogh arrived in Etten, how he went about his work, who his models were, how he fell in love with his cousin Kee Vos-Stricker and the drama that unfolded at the time. The film highlights a turning point in the life of Van Gogh, the beginning of his artistic career.
Watch the entire documentary
Van Gogh heritage sites in a nutshell
This short video shows the Van Gogh heritage sites in Brabant where visitors can learn about Vincent van Gogh's time in Brabant through exhibitions and walks. His birth and early childhood in Zundert, the start of his career as a painter in Etten-Leur, his first masterpiece the Potato Eaters in Nuenen and a collection of original works in Het Noordbrabants Museum.
Musical tribute to Van Gogh
Sisters Loes and Renée of pop duo Clean Pete pay homage to Vincent for us from home. Enjoy this musical interlude.
