Van Gogh Museum/ Collection of Missing Titles
With 120 years since Van Gogh’s passing and over 2000 known works, it’s remarkable that only five of his paintings on canvas have been documented as destroyed. Although the majority of Van Gogh’s works are now meticulously preserved, five of them were lost, with surviving photographs featured in the book “Van Gogh, The Complete Paintings.” Some images are in black and white, reflecting the paintings’ destruction during World War II, predating color photography.
In response, I aim to reproduce these lost works, presenting them in black and white to symbolize this vanished part of art history. Displayed at UNFAIR, this series sheds light on forgotten gems, aiming to uncover obscured elements of the past. The entire exhibition space, from display models to lights and freestanding barriers, mimics the black-and-white aesthetic of the Van Gogh Museum, creating an immersive experience that brings attention to the lost masterpieces.
