"Every year sees increasing interest in Vincent van Gogh, and this is a truly global phenomenon. The Dutch artist is now a megastar in East Asia-in China, Korea and Japan. Here, we review the Van Gogh year in 2025. The big surprise of the year was news that the Van Gogh Museum may have to close its doors unless the Dutch state provides more money to help look after its buildings."
"The museum receives €8.5m a year from the government to care for its buildings, but Gordenker says it is essential for the subsidy to be increased to €11m. Since the Dutch government owns the buildings, she argues that it must "fulfil its legally established obligations". The museum has filed a legal complaint against the government, asserting that the state has breached its 1962 agreement with the Van Gogh family."
"During the year only two Van Gogh paintings were sold at auction: (September 1883, $4m at Christie's) and Parisian Novels (November-December 1887, $62.7m at Sotheby's). The Sotheby's painting achieved a record price for a Van Gogh work of his Paris period (earlier Dutch pictures go for less and works done after the artist's move to Provence can go for more). Parisian Novels is now the seventh most expensive Van Gogh ever auctioned."
Global interest in Vincent van Gogh continues to grow, especially in East Asia (China, Korea and Japan). The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam faces possible closure if the Dutch state does not increase subsidies for building renovations to guarantee the safety of the collection, visitors and staff. The museum currently receives €8.5m a year but seeks €11m, has filed a legal complaint alleging the state breached a 1962 agreement with the Van Gogh family, and a planned court hearing has been delayed. The museum expects about 1.86 million visitors in 2025 and limits ticket sales to avoid overcrowding. Only two Van Gogh works reached auction in 2025, with Parisian Novels selling for $62.7m, a Paris-period record and the seventh-most-expensive Van Gogh sold at auction.
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