1 November 2026 – 1 March 2028
Only one portrait photograph of Vincent van Gogh has survived. In this photo, taken in January 1873, Vincent was 19 years old. In terms of appearance, the person in this image bears no resemblance to the figure we now associate with the world-famous painter from Zundert. Our perception of his appearance has been shaped by his painted self-portraits and the portraits created by others—in drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, and films. These many faces share one thing in common: they differ vastly from one another. This raises the question: what did Vincent van Gogh actually look like?
In the exhibition ‘The Many Faces of Van Gogh’, we display a large number of portraits—by the artist himself and by others—side by side. This creates a portrait gallery that invites exploration and wonder. How do we form an image of Van Gogh? Which depiction comes closest to reality? Do we each create our own portrait of the artist? Does this image remain constant, or does it change over time? These questions lie at the heart of the exhibition and the accompanying programme of lectures, discussions, and workshops. We challenge visitors to create their own Vincent van Gogh—whether through traditional drawings, paintings, and photographs, or by using AI. The results will be presented following the exhibition marking the celebration of his 175th birth anniversary on March 30, 2028.
Featuring work by: Ronald Zuurmond, Arnulf Rainer, Ruud van Empel, Ronny Delrue, Tadao Cern, Koen Vermeule, Matijs van de Kerkhof, Carmen Schabracq, Jenetta de Koninck, Willem Weismann, Philip Akkerman & Mike van der Pol, Karina Beumer, Nick Andrews, André Schaller, Hein de Vree, Aat Veldhoen, Ossip Zadkine, George Boudaille, Rainer Fetting, Johan Tahon, Monica Dahlberg, Lotte van Lieshout & Reinoud Pijnen.
Made possible by: Van Gogh AiR
