a[n] [auto]biography and a love story.
Ah, the asylum. It was a good sign that upon entering, the visitor was greeted by Vincent’s statue, and large prints of the paintings he created here on display along the old stone walls. Indeed Saint Paul de Mausole proved itself to be one of the most faithful locations, faithful to you, Vincent.
Although you were [...]
Sun, December 20 2009 » Photo entries, Research, Travel » 2 Comments
Vincent’s Madness (It’s about time we talked about it)
A month after Vincent recovered from the infamous ear incident in Arles at the end of 1888, the town got together and signed a petition to kick him out of Arles and send him to an asylum. Upon actually reading the petition, we find their accusations for [...]
Mon, December 14 2009 » Personal, Photo entries, Travel » 1 Comment
I came here every night of my stay in Arles, I believe. It is important to call it Le Café Van Gogh, because that is what it is. It is a restoration of the cafe that you painted, not the original. It is meticulously designed. Yet – it rests in the same location. And so [...]
Mon, November 23 2009 » Photo entries, Popular Culture, Research, Travel » 3 Comments
