Art History Talk - Broken by Life: The Paintings of Vincent van Gogh
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
- Time
- 13:30 - 16:00
- Venue
- Penarth Pier Pavilion, Penarth, CF64 3AU
- Price
- 15.95
This talk looks closely at the artist’s life in relation to his painting, and questions whether Van Gogh’s work really does reflect his changing state of mind.
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The fascination with his life story is unrivalled. Because we know so much about Van Gogh’s life, there is a tendency to look for signs of the artist’s mental state in each of his works. But how much should we let our knowledge of Van Gogh’s personality affect our reading of his work?
This talk looks closely at the artist’s life in relation to his painting, and questions whether Van Gogh’s work really does reflect his changing state of mind.
Following the talk, please stay for tea and cake, served in the Pavilion’s beautiful Gallery.
Venue
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The Esplanade
Penarth
CF64 3AU
Dates
The event runs from 13:30 to 16:00 on the following dates.
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