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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tillotama Shome reflects on Van Gogh, beauty and pain amidst the olive trees of provence
Tillotama Shome , known for her sensitive portrayals on screen, recently offered her followers a moving glimpse into her travels through Saint-Rémy-de-Provence — a place intimately tied to the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. The actor shared an evocative photograph on Instagram, where she stood before one of the many outdoor installations in the region, which had Van Gogh's iconic paintings placed at the very spots that inspired them. One such board displayed Champ de blé avec cyprès (Wheat Field with Cypresses), painted in 1889. Tillotama was struck by the rawness of the artist's words displayed alongside the work. 'The cypress, the olive trees, the sunshine,' she wrote, quoting the artist's poetic but haunting description of the scene. But it was his description of 'red in the pine' and his emotional response to certain colour combinations that moved her most deeply. She quoted from Van Gogh's letter: 'You'll understand that this combination of red ochre, of green saddened with grey, of black lines that define the outlines, this gives rise a little to the feeling of anxiety from which some of my companions in misfortune often suffer, and which is called 'seeing red'.' 'It broke my heart again,' Tillotama admitted, explaining how she read and re-read the words on the sign. Her caption resonated with a quiet, aching reverence — for art, for Van Gogh's vulnerability, and for the way his landscapes seem to capture the contradictions of beauty and suffering. The photograph she posted shows the installation amidst tall grass and under the filtered sunlight through trees — almost a painting in itself. The natural backdrop, layered with the knowledge of Van Gogh's inner turmoil and genius, made for a powerful moment of reflection, not just on art, but on the fragile lines between perception, emotion, and reality. Her post drew comments from followers who felt moved by the juxtaposition of beauty and sadness. 'To walk in a place where beauty and sadness co-exist — that is amazing, Tillotama,' one user wrote. Through her lens and words, Tillotama reminded us how travel can be more than just a change of scenery — it can be a soulful conversation across time, colour, and feeling. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Al-Ahram Weekly
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Van Gogh Museum features African artist for first time - Visual Art - Arts & Culture
Expressive brushstrokes depict a man seated at a table, his face hidden behind a book of Japanese prints, a plastic chair in the corner, and a Nigerian passport lying on the table. It is one of 10 new paintings by Nigerian artist John Madu, created for "Paint Your Path" -- the first solo exhibition by an African artist at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum, which opened Friday. Madu, 42, produced the 10 works in just three months in his Lagos studio, each responding to one of seven paintings by the Dutch master. "Before I even knew who Van Gogh was, I knew about his work," said the artist, recalling how as a child he admired his father's calendars filled with Impressionist art. "Van Gogh's works actually stuck out to me because of the yellows, the swirls, the strokes," he told AFP. Madu plays on the global familiarity of Van Gogh's work to build connections between local and universal themes, notably through self-portraiture and the use of symbols. Van Gogh's famous wooden chair is reimagined by Madu as a white plastic seat -- sometimes the main subject, sometimes carried on the shoulder of a protagonist resembling the artist entering a cafe in France's Provence region with a yellow facade. "So I feel the world of Van Gogh plays out for people to relate to you," he said. "I really wanted to pay homage to this master I really love. "So I thought for it to blend perfectly, the strokes, the brush strokes, the colour theme should connect together. "That would make the works actually feel like one." This is not Madu's first dialogue with Western art -- his previous works have drawn inspiration from Gustav Klimt, Edward Hopper and Norman Rockwell. These references resonated with the "Beeldbrekers" ("Image Breakers"), a group of young adults who co-commissioned the exhibition with the goal of making the Van Gogh Museum more inclusive -- both in its exhibitions and outreach. "For me, especially, it's a kind of representation to see an African artist being represented in a museum like this," said Himaya Ayo, a 22-year-old member of the Beeldbrekers. "So, when I heard that, I immediately signed up for it, and now I get to take part in this amazing, but also very historical moment." Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
8 Things To Do This Weekend: Strawberry Festival, Pride Parade & Wethersfield Fireworks
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Looking for weekend activities? We have eight ideas for you! All weekend, enjoy the New London County Strawberry Festival and Craft Show at the North Stonington Agricultural Fairgrounds with a 'kids land' and music. Saturday, take a three-hour trip to tour the Sheffield Island Lighthouse. Explore hiking trails and eat a picnic lunch during this family-friendly adventure. 8 Things To Do This Weekend: Beyond Van Gogh and Monet, Robin Hood's Medieval Faire & Revolutionary War Encampment Enjoy a Pride Parade followed by live music, food trucks, lawn games, kids' activities and free health screening on Saturday at the Bethel Municipal Center. Saturday, enjoy Concert Night and a Food Truck Festival – all part of the larger Barnum Festival – on Monroe Turnpike. Find vendors and a beer garden. Saturday evening, get ready to experience beauty at the annual fireworks display at Cove Park in Old Wethersfield. Folks can also enjoy vendors, food trucks and live music. Calling all comics fans! Sunday, check out the New Haven Comic and Collectible Spectacular at Annex YMA Hall with vintage editions and toys. Take the kids to see Owls Among Us at the Pardee-Morris House on Sunday afternoon. An owl educator will share info about the fascinating bird. Sunday afternoon, enjoy the season-opening concert at Music Mountain, the oldest continuing summer chamber music festival in the United States. Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
A BATHING APE® 攜手梵谷博物館推出全新聯名系列
本文看點 A BATHING APE®與梵谷博物館 Van Gogh Museum攜手推出全新聯名系列，將精緻藝術帶入街頭時尚，以充滿活力的方式向傳奇畫家 Vincent Van Gogh 的生平與作品致敬。 系列融合 BAPE 的獨特美學與 Van Gogh 的傳奇藝術，將包括《Self-Portrait in a Gray Felt Hat》（1887）、《Blooming Plum Orchard》（1887）、《Yellow House》（1888）、《Sunflowers》（1889）、《Blooming Almonds》（1890）及《Wheat Field with Crows》（1890）等經典作品，無縫融入 BAPE 的標誌性設計。 APE HEAD 圖案化為畫布，打造按年代排序的六款 T-Shirt，呈現上述作品。經典的 Shark Hoodie 融入 Van Gogh 的藝術元素，並推出全新 OIL PAINTING CAMO 迷彩圖案，將其筆觸轉化為 BAPE 標誌性迷彩。此外系列還納入 Van Gogh 寫給弟弟 Theo 的書信摘錄，增添個人化與深層情感。 雙方共帶來長短袖 T-Shirt、圓領毛衣及 Shark Full Zip Hoodie，預計在 5 月 31 日線上發售，有興趣的讀者不妨多加留意。 >Gentle Monster 攜手 Bratz 推出全新 Pocket Collection 聯名系列 >Bryce James 配戴價值 $25 萬美元粉紅金材質 Cartier Crash Skeleton 稀有錶款
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Science
- The Advertiser
Ask Fuzzy: What's happening to Jupiter's spot?
While there are many truly beautiful objects in the night sky, arguably the most stunning is Jupiter. Seen up close from spacecraft such as Cassini, the swirling textured surface looks like something that Van Gogh might have painted. The fifth planet from the Sun is easily visible to the naked eye and is more than twice as massive as the other planets combined. If it were a hollow shell, a thousand Earths could fit inside. Curiously for such a large object, Jupiter also has the shortest day in the solar system, being only 10 hours long. Jupiter's size and rapid spin generates a huge coriolis effect - the same force that shapes cyclones and hurricanes on Earth. The striking colours in thick bands across Jupiter are thought to be plumes of sulphur and phosphorus gases. While it might be beautiful, it would not be a happy place to visit. Aside from being a long way, the atmosphere that includes ammonia ice and ammonium hydrosulfide crystals is not recommended. The planet's rotation causes cyclonic storms with winds over 500 kilometres per hour, forming bands of colour, with spots scattered from pole to pole. With no solid surface to slow them down, these spots persist for many years. The first person to observe a spot on Jupiter was Giovanni Cassini in 1672 when he drew pictures using his primitive telescope. By today's standards telescopes were still unsophisticated in the 1800s when the Great Red Spot was first seen. A drawing from 1831 shows a large oval shape that we now know is a giant storm, twice as wide as Earth. MORE ASK FUZZY: Through the 300 years it's been observed, Jupiter's patterns have been constantly evolving. In recent times, three smaller ovals merged to form the Little Red Spot which is about half the size. Now it seems the Great Red Spot is shrinking. In the late 1800s it spanned about 41,000km and in 1979 the NASA Voyager measured it at 23,335 km. Today, the spot's waistline is only 16,500 km, and getting smaller by 1000 kilometres per year. At this rate it could disappear in the near future. It might be sad for our photogenic neighbour to lose its beauty spot, but who knows, it'll probably grow a new one. The Fuzzy Logic Science Show is at 11am Sundays on 2xx 98.3FM. Send your questions to AskFuzzy@ Podcast: While there are many truly beautiful objects in the night sky, arguably the most stunning is Jupiter. Seen up close from spacecraft such as Cassini, the swirling textured surface looks like something that Van Gogh might have painted. The fifth planet from the Sun is easily visible to the naked eye and is more than twice as massive as the other planets combined. If it were a hollow shell, a thousand Earths could fit inside. Curiously for such a large object, Jupiter also has the shortest day in the solar system, being only 10 hours long. Jupiter's size and rapid spin generates a huge coriolis effect - the same force that shapes cyclones and hurricanes on Earth. The striking colours in thick bands across Jupiter are thought to be plumes of sulphur and phosphorus gases. While it might be beautiful, it would not be a happy place to visit. Aside from being a long way, the atmosphere that includes ammonia ice and ammonium hydrosulfide crystals is not recommended. The planet's rotation causes cyclonic storms with winds over 500 kilometres per hour, forming bands of colour, with spots scattered from pole to pole. With no solid surface to slow them down, these spots persist for many years. The first person to observe a spot on Jupiter was Giovanni Cassini in 1672 when he drew pictures using his primitive telescope. By today's standards telescopes were still unsophisticated in the 1800s when the Great Red Spot was first seen. A drawing from 1831 shows a large oval shape that we now know is a giant storm, twice as wide as Earth. MORE ASK FUZZY: Through the 300 years it's been observed, Jupiter's patterns have been constantly evolving. In recent times, three smaller ovals merged to form the Little Red Spot which is about half the size. Now it seems the Great Red Spot is shrinking. In the late 1800s it spanned about 41,000km and in 1979 the NASA Voyager measured it at 23,335 km. Today, the spot's waistline is only 16,500 km, and getting smaller by 1000 kilometres per year. At this rate it could disappear in the near future. It might be sad for our photogenic neighbour to lose its beauty spot, but who knows, it'll probably grow a new one. The Fuzzy Logic Science Show is at 11am Sundays on 2xx 98.3FM. Send your questions to AskFuzzy@ Podcast: While there are many truly beautiful objects in the night sky, arguably the most stunning is Jupiter. Seen up close from spacecraft such as Cassini, the swirling textured surface looks like something that Van Gogh might have painted. The fifth planet from the Sun is easily visible to the naked eye and is more than twice as massive as the other planets combined. If it were a hollow shell, a thousand Earths could fit inside. Curiously for such a large object, Jupiter also has the shortest day in the solar system, being only 10 hours long. Jupiter's size and rapid spin generates a huge coriolis effect - the same force that shapes cyclones and hurricanes on Earth. The striking colours in thick bands across Jupiter are thought to be plumes of sulphur and phosphorus gases. While it might be beautiful, it would not be a happy place to visit. Aside from being a long way, the atmosphere that includes ammonia ice and ammonium hydrosulfide crystals is not recommended. The planet's rotation causes cyclonic storms with winds over 500 kilometres per hour, forming bands of colour, with spots scattered from pole to pole. With no solid surface to slow them down, these spots persist for many years. The first person to observe a spot on Jupiter was Giovanni Cassini in 1672 when he drew pictures using his primitive telescope. By today's standards telescopes were still unsophisticated in the 1800s when the Great Red Spot was first seen. A drawing from 1831 shows a large oval shape that we now know is a giant storm, twice as wide as Earth. MORE ASK FUZZY: Through the 300 years it's been observed, Jupiter's patterns have been constantly evolving. In recent times, three smaller ovals merged to form the Little Red Spot which is about half the size. Now it seems the Great Red Spot is shrinking. In the late 1800s it spanned about 41,000km and in 1979 the NASA Voyager measured it at 23,335 km. Today, the spot's waistline is only 16,500 km, and getting smaller by 1000 kilometres per year. At this rate it could disappear in the near future. It might be sad for our photogenic neighbour to lose its beauty spot, but who knows, it'll probably grow a new one. The Fuzzy Logic Science Show is at 11am Sundays on 2xx 98.3FM. Send your questions to AskFuzzy@ Podcast: While there are many truly beautiful objects in the night sky, arguably the most stunning is Jupiter. Seen up close from spacecraft such as Cassini, the swirling textured surface looks like something that Van Gogh might have painted. The fifth planet from the Sun is easily visible to the naked eye and is more than twice as massive as the other planets combined. If it were a hollow shell, a thousand Earths could fit inside. Curiously for such a large object, Jupiter also has the shortest day in the solar system, being only 10 hours long. Jupiter's size and rapid spin generates a huge coriolis effect - the same force that shapes cyclones and hurricanes on Earth. The striking colours in thick bands across Jupiter are thought to be plumes of sulphur and phosphorus gases. While it might be beautiful, it would not be a happy place to visit. Aside from being a long way, the atmosphere that includes ammonia ice and ammonium hydrosulfide crystals is not recommended. The planet's rotation causes cyclonic storms with winds over 500 kilometres per hour, forming bands of colour, with spots scattered from pole to pole. With no solid surface to slow them down, these spots persist for many years. The first person to observe a spot on Jupiter was Giovanni Cassini in 1672 when he drew pictures using his primitive telescope. By today's standards telescopes were still unsophisticated in the 1800s when the Great Red Spot was first seen. A drawing from 1831 shows a large oval shape that we now know is a giant storm, twice as wide as Earth. MORE ASK FUZZY: Through the 300 years it's been observed, Jupiter's patterns have been constantly evolving. In recent times, three smaller ovals merged to form the Little Red Spot which is about half the size. Now it seems the Great Red Spot is shrinking. In the late 1800s it spanned about 41,000km and in 1979 the NASA Voyager measured it at 23,335 km. Today, the spot's waistline is only 16,500 km, and getting smaller by 1000 kilometres per year. At this rate it could disappear in the near future. It might be sad for our photogenic neighbour to lose its beauty spot, but who knows, it'll probably grow a new one. The Fuzzy Logic Science Show is at 11am Sundays on 2xx 98.3FM. Send your questions to AskFuzzy@ Podcast:
