The Vincom Center for Contemporary Arts (VCCA) in Hanoi will hold an exhibition titled “Reflective Impressions: van Gogh & his works” from March 8 to April 9, using modern technology to introduce masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most outstanding post-impressionist artists of the world.

“Reflective Impressions: van Gogh & his works” will open at VCCA on March 8 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE ORGANIZER

More than 35 artworks by the artist, including the most well-known ones such as Sunflowers, Self-portrait, and Almond Blossoms, will be displayed under the form of digital images by using high-resolution projectors. They will be shown in different themes including still life, self-portraits, plants, and landscapes.

Van Gogh’s paintings have impressive, thick brush strokes, combined with bright colors to express his strong emotions. At the exhibition, with the image presented on large screens, the layers of the brush strokes will be enlarged in size, giving viewers a clearer view of every detail of the paintings.

“Many who know about da Vinci, Picasso and van Gogh have never had access to their original paintings. The most common way for people to enjoy art or famous works is through books, magazines, postcards or the Internet. Thanks to these reconstructing exhibiting format, original works become more popular and accessible,” said Mizuki Endo, VCCA’s art director.

“In that sense, it should not be assumed that enjoying art through reconstructed images is inferior to the original work, it is just two different ways to enjoy a work. What we need to focus on and think about is the view, the perspective, and the ways to enjoy artworks that can trigger the visualization of the artworks in different directions.”

VCCA will also organize art events and workshops to help the audience know more about van Gogh’s unique art.

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) is a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential artists in the history of Western art. In just over a decade, he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 850 oil paintings and more than 1,300 drawings preserved, not to mention a large number of watercolor paintings, lithographs and sketches in letters written to his family and friends.

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