8) Van Gogh

 

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ANTHONY RUSSELL
TO GIVE TASTER LECTURE FOR THE ARTS SOCIETY
IN MALLORCA  (2017)

HELEN CUMMINS


‘VAN GOGH COMES TO YANGON FOR AN AFTERNOON’  (2014)


CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARTS SOCIETY DRIFFIELD WOLDS AT SLEDMERE HOUSE YORKSHIRE  (2018)

With chairman Trish Megginson
& her husband Derek
in the Long Library

“Everyone that I have spoken to thoroughly enjoyed your lecture”


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freely available images)



LECTURE REVIEW

8) Vincent Van Gogh – Madman or Genius 


It would seem that there has never been fascination in an artist to rival the Dutchman who simply signed his work ‘Vincent’. We are all aware of the recent exhibitions and the remarkable prices realised for this humble artist’s work. Most of us appreciate the beauty of his efforts but how much to we know about the man himself? This lecture considers exactly why, despite barely selling a painting and his sudden death in poverty, no art historian today denies his genius. There are extraordinary, little know facts to be revealed, while enjoying the remarkable range of his talent. Though seeming so extreme and exceptional, the tragic story of his loveless life is deeply moving and his humanity makes a lasting impression.


“As I woke up this morning I couldn’t help but see the image of the blossoming almond tree . . and you giving such a wonderful talk.

You definitely portrayed another aspect of this artist that makes us acknowledge how important each detail is in our daily lives.

One of our guests wrote immediately after the talk:
“Anthony Russell painted a portrait of Van Gogh in brush strokes heavy with emotion and admiration.”

Looks like we are going to have to re-invite you to Brussels again.”

MURIEL LOWE
(Chairman – The Arts Society, Brussels)

“At that time, murder was part of the economy of existence, as lies are today“
EGON FRIEDELL


“Thank you very much indeed for the fascinating lecture..  You took us on an absorbing, fascinating journey as you spun his life and times into a palette of reality and colour and design, with its joy and tragedy.   It was  thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated and it was a great pleasure to have you back in Wellington.”

Jane Kirkaldie – Programme Sec. DFAS Wellington NZ


PAINTING OF A TREE BY ANTHONY RUSSELL

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