Van Gogh & Japan - Exhibition on Screen
Discover how Japan shaped the art of Vincent van Gogh at the Mansfield Palace Theatre Lounge. This event invites artists, creatives, and culture enthusiasts to connect, relax, and explore.
This Week’s Film: Van Gogh & Japan
“I envy the Japanese,” Van Gogh once wrote to his brother Theo. Though he never visited Japan, it was the country that had the most profound influence on his art. This remarkable film, based on the Van Gogh & Japan exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, reveals how Japanese prints and aesthetics reshaped not only Van Gogh’s work but also that of his contemporaries, including Monet and Degas.
Through rare access to world-class collections, the documentary follows Van Gogh’s journey – from discovering Japanese prints in Paris, to weaving their influence into his own style, and finally to the south of France, which he imagined as his own version of Japan. The film also travels to Japan itself, uncovering the enduring cultural exchange that defined Van Gogh’s evolution into a modern master.
Why Attend?
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Gain fresh insight into a little-known yet vital influence on Van Gogh’s art.
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Explore the rich connections between Japanese aesthetics and European Impressionism.
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Experience stunning footage from France, the Netherlands, and Japan.
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Enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits while connecting with fellow art lovers in an intimate setting.
Date: Friday 26 June 2026, 1pm
Tickets: £12.00
Certificate: U