Cole Point

Fire has always been a bit of an obsession with humankind. When the principles of light began to be understood over two centuries ago, it had a profound effect on work, life and the arts. The van Gogh Museum tries to highlight this time of profound change, using 300 objects. Pieces on display include the Statue of Liberty from the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris, the first projection lantern, Monet’s ‘Rouen Cathedral: The Portal (in the morning)’ and the first sharp photos of the moon. Van Gogh’s ‘Potato Eaters’ occupies centre stage.