The British visual arts documentary series exhibition on screen is now back from this year’s March.
Van Gogh’s “japonisme” is truely to be explored … at one of the Art Cinemas … and to not to be missed.
Directed by David Bickerstaff Van Gogh & Japan takes the viewers from the critically acclaimed exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, to the beauty of Provence and the enigma of Japan. Viewers may see Van Gogh’s personal letters and written accounts by friends and contemporaries this extraordinary and moving film reveals the fascinating story of Van Gogh’s little-known deep connection to Japanese art … even though he had never traveled to Japan. The film explores how Japanese society has developed an affinity for Van Gogh’s work in engagement with the culture.
The fim gives an overview featuring from contemporary artists, including calligrapher Tomoko Kawao and performance artist Tatsumi Orimoto, Van Gogh & Japan provides revealing and modern perspectives on the rich, symbiotic relationship between Van Gogh and Japan – 2019.
On screen along with the filming crew will be travelling the viewers not only to France and the Netherlands, but also to Japan to further investigate the remarkable legacy that influenced Van Gogh so much and made him the artist we know today.
The 90 minutes long film is ecommended for 12+.
The documentary is brought to the viewers by Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.
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