LONDON: London’s Tate Britain has announced an exhibition exploring how a formative period in Britain inspired Vincent van Gogh.
The gallery says the show, due to open next year, will focus on the Dutch artist’s crucial but “obscure” years in the UK
Van Gogh lived in London between 1873 and 1876 as a trainee art dealer. He later moved to France, and died in 1890 after shooting himself.
Tate Britain director Alex Farquharson said Friday that the exhibition is a chance “to reveal the impact Britain had on van Gogh as well as the enormous influence he had on British artists.”
It will contain more than 40 works, including “Starry Night Over The Rhone” and “Sunflowers.”
“Van Gogh and Britain” will run from Mar. 27, 2019, to Aug. 11, 2019.
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Tate Britain exhibition to explore van Gogh’s UK years
Tate Britain exhibition to explore van Gogh’s UK years
Riyadh celebrates Sudanese heritage in cultural week finale
- Visitors experience sounds of dalooka, rababa in lively spectacle
- Global Harmony 2 initiative has offered an integrated cultural experience highlighting 14 cultures
RIYADH: The Sudanese Culture Week continues in Riyadh until Dec. 20, attracting visitors from a variety of nationalities to diverse cultural performances, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Ministry of Media has organized the events as part of the Global Harmony 2 initiative, in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority and the Quality of Life Program.
Held at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of Riyadh Season’s zones, the week began with a celebratory parade featuring traditional Sudanese music which included the sounds of the dalooka and the rababa. A traditional Sudanese bridal procession was the subject of a tableau that also engaged visitors.
Sudanese Culture Week also includes musical concerts, entertainment sections, and cultural pavilions, with participation from Sudanese singers and influencers presenting activities that reflect the cultural diversity of the country’s regions and communities.
The event’s stage hosted the opening concerts, which were attended by thousands who enjoyed rababa performances and popular Sudanese songs.
Citizens and residents explored Sudanese culture through its folk arts, traditional music, and customs.
The celebration marks the final week of the Global Harmony 2 initiative’s cultural events. These have built on the program’s success in promoting cultural exchange and showcasing the cultures of communities residing in the Kingdom, reflecting the values of coexistence and cultural openness.
Over more than 40 days the Global Harmony 2 initiative has offered an integrated cultural experience highlighting 14 cultures.
Indian Culture Week was the first in a series featuring countries from Asia, Africa, and the Arab world.
Other weeks have placed the spotlight on regions such as the Philippines, Egypt, Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Bangladesh, Yemen, Uganda, and Ethiopia, providing traditional arts and music, cuisine, and social activities.
The initiative has included more than 100 artists and creators presenting artistic and musical performances, along with areas showcasing traditional cuisine, clothing, handicrafts, and family-friendly interactive activities.
It has received wide acclaim for highlighting the lives of residents in the Kingdom and the services provided to them.
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