The National Gallery’s “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers” will open for 24 hours on January 17, 2025, due to high demand. As one of the most visited exhibitions, it will showcase over 60 works by Van Gogh. Tickets for the late viewing go on sale soon, and the exhibition closes on January 19, 2025.
The National Gallery in London will extend its viewing hours for the highly acclaimed “Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers” exhibition, allowing visitors to enjoy it for 24 hours over its final weekend. This exhibition has attracted 283,499 visitors since it opened on September 14, 2024, making it one of the most popular in the gallery’s history. Tickets for the late-night viewing on January 17 will be available starting Thursday. This marks only the second instance of the gallery being open overnight, the first being for the 2012 Leonardo da Vinci exhibition.
The exhibition features over 60 works of Vincent Van Gogh, focusing on his imaginative transformations. It is the first dedicated exhibition to Van Gogh hosted by the National Gallery and includes significant loans from various museums and private collections. Additionally, a documentary film directed by David Bickerstaff titled “Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh Poets and Lovers” will also highlight the exhibition in UK cinemas. It is set to close on January 19, 2025, and National Gallery members can attend for free.
The late-night opening of the Van Gogh exhibition reflects its immense popularity and gives more people a chance to experience the artwork during unique hours. With significant visitor numbers and special programming, the gallery is enhancing its commitment to providing access to renowned art. The event promises a distinctive experience, continuing the gallery’s legacy of engaging the public with celebrated collections.
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