New research reveals that Vincent van Gogh’s iconic ‘Starry Night’ reflects a deep understanding of atmospheric turbulence, as the brushstrokes and colors align with principles of fluid dynamics discovered decades after the artist’s death. The swirling sky in the painting bears striking resemblance to the movements of gases and fluids, suggesting Van Gogh might have been intuitively capturing these natural phenomena.
A fire that broke out at London’s historic Somerset House on Saturday was brought under control by firefighters, with no damage to priceless artworks housed within, including paintings by Van Gogh and Monet. The blaze, which started in the roof space, posed challenges for firefighters due to the building’s age and design. The Courtauld Gallery, home to renowned works like Van Gogh’s ‘Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear’, was unaffected and remains open. Somerset House itself will be closed until further notice.
A fire broke out at Somerset House in London, causing significant damage to the roof but thankfully sparing priceless artworks by Monet, Cezanne, and Van Gogh. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.
