However you pronounce his name, one thing is for certain: Van Gogh made made his mark on the world.
But how did he interact with the world around him? From his relationship with a sex worker in the Hague to his time at the asylum in the south of France.
Joining Kate today is Teio Meedendorp, Senior Researcher at the Van Gogh Museum, to help us get to know this complex man better.
*TW: This episode contains references to self harm and suicide.*
This episode was edited by Tim Arstall and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
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