November 3rd: Van Gogh Mesmerized The World With “Starry Night”

Professor Gregory J. Hayes, Ph.D. in Art HistoryNovember 3, 2023May 2, 20240 Comments2851 Min Read

What Happened On November 3rd?

Vincent van Gogh’s “Starry Night” (1889)

On November 3rd, 1889, Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting “Starry Night” was unveiled for the very first time to the public at an exhibition in Paris. This mesmerizing artwork has since become one of the most recognized and beloved pieces in the history of art. “Starry Night” depicts a serene night sky filled with swirling clouds and vibrant stars over a quaint village landscape. Van Gogh’s bold brushwork and the expressive use of color evoke emotion and invite viewers into a dreamlike world. Despite its initial mixed reception, “Starry Night” has come to symbolize the brilliance and passion of van Gogh’s artistic genius.

By Professor Gregory J. Hayes, Ph.D. in Art History

Earning his PhD in creative writing at the Concordia University in California in 1992, Gregory Joseph Hayes has taken his career to the next level. He enjoys free-writing especially within pop culture. Taking that passion to the next level, he teaches a "Pop Culture Writing" class at the same university that he studied at. That being said, he has spent his time free-lancing, working with local newspapers and journalists within the area.