Symposia During symposia, experts from the Van Gogh Museum explore a certain theme related to one of the museum’s collections in greater detail. Read the findings they shared at the symposia.
July 2023 ‘Van Gogh in Auvers’ Study Day and Symposium To accompany the major exhibition ‘Van Gogh in Auvers. His Final Months’, the Van Gogh Museum organised a study day and symposium in July 2023. Further reading
June 2019 Van Gogh and the Sunflowers The latest research results of the famous 'Sunflowers'-painting were presented at the symposium in June 2019. Read more
April 2019 PACCIN Conference Incorrect lighting can damage the museum collection. How can this be prevented? Kees van den Meiracker shared his expertise during the PACCIN conference. Read more
June 2018 Van Gogh & Japan Read the insights and conclusions on Japonisme, primitivism and Van Gogh’s own collection of Japanese prints. Read more
September 2016 On the Verge of Insanity What illness did Vincent van Gogh suffer from? The precise illness suffered by Van Gogh has been speculated about for years. Read the findings and conclusions shared at the symposium. Find out more
