London Art Exhibition | Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers, A Burning Passion

🌻 This exhibition, specially curated by the National Gallery to celebrate its 200th anniversary, features 61 original works by Van Gogh. It’s undoubtedly the most significant cultural feast in early winter London. As an art student studying in the UK, Van Gogh’s name has never left my life. His classic works like “Sunflowers,” “Starry Night,” and “Wheatfield” are already deeply etched in my mind. ❄️ During London’s first snowfall, getting close to Van Gogh and those familiar paintings, the warmth and passion that burst from the canvas are like a blazing bright flame, driving away the harsh cold of winter, giving a sudden feeling of heartwarming reunion. 🧑‍🎨 Van Gogh’s works are not only a visual feast but also a touch to the soul. The one that moved me the most is “The Yellow House.” This is the house he rented in Arles, southern France. The intense colors in the painting contrast sharply with the rugged blue of the sky, as if it carries his dreams and passions. The natural and vivid details reveal a touch of warmth in life, witnessing this chapter of hope and loss intertwined. 💛 The gold in his paintings always carries a warm sense of redemption, like the hope of life, still dazzling even in the deep darks. It’s his infinite affection and yearning for life and nature. He painted the world with incredible enthusiasm, a fervor and sincerity that transcends time and strikes the heart through the canvas. 🎨 In his works, every scene and object is filled with endless vitality and emotion. The golden wheat fields sway gracefully, massive clouds roll through the years, the plants whisper, and the sunlight dances. The vibrant passion in Van Gogh’s brushstrokes takes one’s breath away, marveling at the power of art. Standing in front of the original, I feel as if I can touch every stroke of Van Gogh, feeling the temperature and rhythm of life transmitted through the canvas. 📍 National Gallery 🕒 Sep. 2024 - 19 Jan. 2025 #VanGogh #WeekendPlans #LondonArtExhibition #NationalGallery #London #LondonLife #ArtLover #UK #Sunflowers #MyDailyLife