Gabriele Finaldi, the director of the National Gallery, expressed delight in the exhibition’s success: 'I am delighted that over 200,000 people have visited Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers and we look forward to welcoming more people... as it comes to its final weeks.' He emphasized the exhibition’s impact, especially as it allows viewers to connect with Van Gogh’s art in a unique nighttime viewing experience.
Finaldi noted the significance of the exhibition: 'As part of our opening for the last weekend, our visitors will have the rare and special opportunity to experience Van Gogh's pictures during the night... who came here during those times to take inspiration from the gallery's collection.' This aligns the exhibition with the historical context of renowned artists visiting the gallery.
The National Gallery's decision to stay open overnight for the exhibition is a rare occurrence: 'it will be just the second time in its history that the gallery opens overnight - with the first being for Leonardo da Vinci: Painter At The Court of Milan in 2012.' This highlights the exhibition's importance and the strategy to accommodate the high demand from art enthusiasts.
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