At the Heart of the Van Gogh Academy: Michel Rayrole
Michel Rayrole
The idea of founding the Van Gogh Academy was born in early 2024, when I was searching for the best way to revive and sustain the magnificent Musée de l’Absinthe, […]
De Profundis : A Truly Fake Van Gogh
The back of the painting
Since we implemented a strict policy regarding requests for authentication, attribution, or expert opinion, their number has significantly declined. I can’t say I miss them—though there’s always […]
Fake Van Gogh or Genuine Copy? The Strange Case of a Copy of Eugene Boch’s Portrait
The copy
The original
For the past twenty years, I have received authentication requests almost every week. Sometimes two, sometimes five, sometimes none. But on average, I would say around a hundred per […]
A Glimpse into Van Gogh’s Paris: Our New 1887 Map Acquisition
We are delighted to announce that The Van Gogh Academy has just acquired a rare 1887 map of Paris, published by Lanée Éditeur. This impressive cartographic piece is particularly meaningful because it captures the city’s […]
Van Gogh Academy Launches Online, Inviting a Fresh Perspective on Van Gogh Studies
We are thrilled to announce the online launch of the Van Gogh Academy, a new player in the field of Vincent van Gogh research and education, founded by Wouter van der Veen – a Van […]
