VAN GOGH HAS A BROKEN HEART What Art Teaches Us About the Wonder and Struggle of Being Alive

Narrator Kaleo Griffith delivers an insightful and moving discussion of the transformative power of art, and the beauty born of sorrow. Balancing journalistic flair and storytelling, this audiobook deepens our understanding of the history and experiences that shaped various renowned artists and their work. Highlights include stories about Artemisia Gentileschi's entrepreneurial prowess, the tumultuous relationship between Paul Gaugin and Vincent Van Gogh, and how a murder in Mississippi in 1964 inspired Norman Rockwell's painting Murder in Mississippi (also known as Southern Justice). Through a thoughtful mix of solemnity, curiosity, and appreciation, Ramsey's inspiring and profound art venture reminds us that wonderful and terrible things happen in this world, yet beauty is everywhere. M.F. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2024]