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Kiefer / Van Gogh

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Exhibition

What do a 19th-century Dutch master and a contemporary German heavyweight have in common? A lot more than you might think.

Event Info

Date & Time

June 28 - October 26

Tues–Sun: 10am–6pm Fri: 10am–9pm

Location

Royal Academy of Arts, Piccadilly, London, UK

Tel: 0207 300 8090

Tickets & Prices

Anselm Kiefer - The Crows (Die Krähen) (detail), 2019 Emulsion, oil, acrylic, shellac, gold leaf, straw and clay on canvas. 280 x 760 cm Courtesy of the artist and White Cube. Photo: Georges Poncet. © Anselm Kiefer

This summer, the Royal Academy brings together Vincent van Gogh and Anselm Kiefer in a powerful new exhibition that explores one artist’s lasting influence on the other.

In 1890, Van Gogh painted some of his most iconic (and final) works. Fast forward to 1962, and a teenage Kiefer follows in his footsteps, literally, travelling from the Netherlands to Arles in search of inspiration.

The result? A 60-year career shaped by Van Gogh’s passion, colour and fearless experimentation.

Kiefer / Van Gogh places the two side by side... think bold brushwork, mythic ideas and a shared obsession with nature, history and the human condition. You’ll also see brand-new work by Kiefer, shown for the first time.

A must-see for art lovers, thinkers and anyone who's ever felt moved by a Van Gogh sky.

Created in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam.

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