A new exhibition highlights how German artist Anselm Kiefer was inspired by Vincent van Gogh
Briefly

The Independent highlights the role of grassroots journalism in addressing significant societal matters, from reproductive rights to technology. They stress that quality news should be available to everyone, promoting the need for reader support to sustain journalistic integrity without financial barriers. An example of notable artistic response to contemporary issues is Anselm Kiefer's new exhibition in Amsterdam, inspired by his experiences and reflections on war, showcasing the relationship between personal history and current global events, notably the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"I don’t say I do now an exhibition against the war. This I don’t do because this is a program; I’m not a programmatic artist..."
"Kiefer’s sometimes bleak work, rooted in growing up in post-World War II Germany, might not immediately feel closely related to Van Gogh, but there are thematic connections."
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