National Gallery Hosts Overnight Van Gogh Viewing

London’s National Gallery will keep its acclaimed exhibition 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' open overnight on January 17, 2025, due to overwhelming demand, with tickets selling quickly. This event marks only the gallery's second overnight opening, the first being in 2012 for a Leonardo da Vinci exhibition. Since its debut on September 14, 2024, the Van Gogh showcase has attracted over 283,000 visitors, making it the third most popular paid exhibition in the gallery's history. The exhibition features more than 60 works from Van Gogh's time in France, including famous pieces like 'Sunflowers' and 'Starry Night over the Rhône'. Director Gabriele Finaldi emphasizes the unique opportunity for visitors to experience the art at night, similar to how renowned artists like Freud and Hockney did. The exhibition will close on January 19, 2025, and features a 90-minute documentary film showcasing its highlights.