He sold just one painting during his own lifetime. Yet 125 years after his death on July 29, 1890, the Dutch painter still continues to inspire. See how technology is breathing new life into his works.
Although he lived in extreme poverty, Vincent Van Gogh is now one of the most popular artists ever. The international icon is getting even more attention this year, as 2015 marks the 125th anniversary of his death. Over 30 European institutions are highlighting the painter’s work under the common theme “125 years of inspiration.”
New immersive works inspired by Van Gogh are in trend. Brooklyn animator Mackenzie Cauley turned the painting “The Night Café” in a 3D world.
“Van Gogh Alive – The Experience,” a traveling multimedia exhibition currently on show in Berlin, features over 3,000 oversized images by the artist displayed on giant screens.
Another impressive modern tribute to the painter is the Van Gogh bike path created by Daan Roosegaarde. Inspired by the work “Starry Night,” he designed patterns using a special paint which glows in the dark, using energy gathered during the day.
In the studios of the film “Loving Vincent,” an animated feature to be released in 2016, over 50 artists are recreating his works to produce nearly 57,000 hand-painted frames.
Discover these works and many more in the videos below.
