Who Shot Van Gogh? -Alan Turnbull

Van Gogh is the most famous artist in the world, yet our understanding of his life is full of mystery and contradictions. Art historians, filmmakers, journalists, psychologists and even conspiracy theorists have offered theories on his life and work, yet their views are often poles apart. Van Gogh has been described as a suffering genius, a madman, the embodiment of peace and compassion, a man of violence who was a danger to himself and others, a religious fanatic and a Marxist. Where does the truth lie and the myth begin?

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