Van Gogh Museum
Dutch museum housing the world's largest Van Gogh collection.
via Wikipedia: Vincent van Gogh · see source
- location
- Museum Square, Amsterdam South, Netherlands
- architects
- Gerrit Rietveld and Kisho Kurokawa
- visitors_2017
- 2.3 million
- type
- National museum (rijksmuseum), foundation (stichting)
Lore & Background
Theo's widow, Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, sold many paintings to spread knowledge of his work while maintaining a private collection.
Reader's Guide
The museum also features works by contemporaries including Gauguin, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Its buildings—the Rietveld building and Kurokawa wing—are architectural landmarks. The museum's history includes the role of Johanna van Gogh-Bonger in establishing Van Gogh's posthumous reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Van Gogh Museum?
It is a Dutch national-level art institution devoted almost exclusively to Vincent van Gogh's artistic output and the work of his contemporaries. The museum holds the most extensive gathering of his paintings and sketches anywhere in the world.
Who are the architects behind the Van Gogh Museum?
The original structure was designed by Gerrit Rietveld, while the later expansion was shaped by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Their two distinct design visions combine to form the museum's full footprint on Museum Square.
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