About this episode

This episode explores the troubled life and artistic journey of Vincent Van Gogh, who gained recognition only after his death.

Van Gogh lived a troubled life and did not garner attention as a painter until after his death by suicide. Today we dive into this complicated journey as an artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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