Louvre Abu Dhabi to Showcase Vincent van Gogh’s “Bedroom in Arles”
Get ready art enthusiasts, Louvre Abu Dhabi is gearing up to feature an iconic artwork by the legendary Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The masterpiece, titled “Bedroom in Arles,” offers a glimpse into van Gogh’s personal space in his yellow house in Arles, where he resided and worked in September 1888.
Curated Exhibition on Post-Impressionism
Mark your calendars for the “Post-Impressionism: Beyond Appearances” exhibition, scheduled to run from October 16 to February 9 next year. The exhibition will be curated by Jean-Remi Touzet, conservator for paintings at the Musee d’Orsay, and Jerome Farigoule, chief curator at Louvre Abu Dhabi, with the assistance of Aisha Alahmadi, curatorial assistant at Louvre Abu Dhabi.
Delving into the post-impressionist era spanning from 1886 to 1905, the exhibition aims to explore a period of intense artistic innovation and experimentation. This era marked a significant transition from impressionism to the explosive emergence of the ‘fauves’ at the Salon d’Automne, as stated in a press release.
Arab World Masterpieces
In addition to van Gogh’s masterpiece, the exhibition will also showcase two remarkable pieces by French Egyptian artist Georges Hanna Sabbagh. Art enthusiasts can look forward to viewing “The artist and his family at La Clarte” (1920) and “The Sabbaghs in Paris” (1921) as highlights from the Arab world.