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Understanding Vincent van Gogh's Self-Portraits with Sabry Amroussi
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This talk reconsiders this aspect of his production and places the artist’s self-representation in context to reveal the role it plays in his oeuvre. From the very early, often highly symbolic, Dutch self-portraits, to his last and haunting depictions of himself, we will discuss every self-portrait van Gogh ever painted to re-evaluate his life and career.
Sabry Amroussi is an art historian and writer living and working in Amsterdam. He specializes in the art of the Dutch Golden Age, mainly in the works of Rembrandt and his school, and has a keen interest in the Jewish history of Amsterdam. He lectures and teaches on both subjects and gives art historical tours all across Europe. As a true omnivore when it comes to art, culture, and even cuisine, he has worked with and for major museums and collectors, such as the LACMA, Rijksmuseum, van Gogh Museum and the P de Boer collection in Amsterdam. As a guide for Context, he is eager to share this knowledge in real life, always with a big scoop of humor, ofter intermingling art with social life, cuisine, and history.
This conversation is suitable for all ages.
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
I have seen many Van Gogh paintings and exhibits, but this program of self portraits was amazing. Sabry gave us some new insights into a remarkable talent .
Once again Sabry delivers a Master Class