Van Gogh’s Last Painting Poses a Problem for an Idyllic French Village

It was recently determined that the artist painted his final work, “Tree Roots,” in Auvers-sur-Oise. The roots still exist, igniting a fight over their preservation.

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Anselm Kiefer Wonders if We’ll Ever Learn

As a sprawling new exhibit opens in two museums in Amsterdam, the German artist fears that history is repeating itself.

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Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?

Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers.

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‘Starry Night,’ All Night Long, as a Van Gogh Blockbuster Ends

The National Gallery in London stayed open all night for die-hard fans of the Dutch painter. “Midnight offers more room for reflection,” one attendee said.

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