On 10 March, we enjoyed a wonderful day at the exhibition Yellow. Beyond Van Gogh’s Colour.
The exhibition begins with one of Van Gogh’s most iconic masterpieces, Sunflowers, and then takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the world of art, fashion, music, and literature around 1900. It explores how the colour yellow came to symbolize courage, hope, and renewal in the 19th century, and how artists interpreted its meaning in different ways.
While Van Gogh is undoubtedly the star of the exhibition, we were delighted to discover beautiful works by Gauguin, Signac, Cuno Amiet, and many other artists who were equally captivated by the colour yellow. We also enjoyed seeing the famous yellow books that appear in several paintings, displayed alongside other intriguing artefacts.
The exhibition offers much more than paintings. We could experience what yellow might smell like and even what it might sound like! One of the highlights was Olafur Eliasson’s fascinating light installation, where yellow and white light completely transformed the way we perceived the colours around us. It was a wonderful reminder of how our eyes—and our minds—can be fooled by light.
Our day couldn’t have been better: we started with a lovely lunch in the museum café, immersed ourselves in this inspiring exhibition, and finished with a leisurely browse through the museum shop. A truly memorable day full of colour, creativity, and inspiration!
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