How Germany contributed to creating the Van Gogh myth – DW – 10/23/2019
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A new Vincent van Gogh exhibition in Frankfurt shows how German galleries, museums, private collectors and art critics birthed the legend of the "father of modern art."
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Museum unveils disputed painting not seen in decades
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On this day in history, December 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear
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Making van Gogh
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Van Gogh - Vincent's Influence in Germany - Art Lovers Travel
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Germany's museums buy back 'degenerate' artworks purged by the Nazis
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Seven Days, November 6, 2019 by Seven Days - Issuu
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Germany's museums buy back 'degenerate' artworks purged by the Nazis
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Seven Days, October 30, 2019 by Seven Days - Issuu
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Van Gogh - Vincent's Influence in Germany - Art Lovers Travel