At the heart of modern art lies a question: how do you capture the essence of reality? Vincent van Gogh searched for it in fields, skies, and human emotion, translating feeling into bold color and movement. A generation later, Piet Mondrian pursued the same quest by reducing nature to its purest forms — lines, planes, and primary colors — in search of universal order.
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This journey explores how their parallel visions shaped the course of modern art. In Amsterdam, visit the Van Gogh Museum and the Stedelijk Museum, where their works stand alongside other pioneers of modernity. In Amersfoort and Utrecht, step inside Mondrian’s birthplace and the Rietveld Schröder House, a De Stijl landmark. In The Hague, encounter the Mauritshuis’ Golden Age masterpieces and Mondrian’s unfinished Victory Boogie Woogie. Finally, in Otterlo, the Kröller-Müller Museum presents the world’s second-largest Van Gogh collection, set within the landscapes that inspired him.
Together, these two Dutch masters show the arc of modern art — from personal expression to universal abstraction.
Though he sold only a single painting in his lifetime, Van Gogh’s emotionally charged brushwork and vivid colors reshaped modern painting. From The Potato Eaters to Sunflowers and Starry Night, his work expressed inner turmoil and beauty with raw honesty. His letters to his brother Theo remain one of the most moving records of an artist’s struggle and vision.
Almost a generation later, Mondrian took Dutch art into the future. Starting with landscapes of windmills and trees, he evolved towards radical abstraction: bold black lines and blocks of primary colors that defined the De Stijl movement. His influence spread from fine art to architecture, design, and fashion, making him one of the true pioneers of 20th-century modernism.
| Day & Date | Destination | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – Sat, 30 May | Amsterdam | - Arrival & Private Transfer |
Masters of Modern Art – This journey brings together the genius of Vincent van Gogh and Piet Mondrian, two visionaries who redefined how the world sees color, form, and emotion. From Van Gogh’s expressive brushstrokes to Mondrian’s radical abstractions, you’ll trace the Dutch contributions that shaped modern art.
Hands-On Creativity – In Amsterdam’s Jordaan district, immerse yourself in an exclusive painting workshop led by a respected local artist and Van Gogh specialist. This private atelier experience explores Van Gogh’s brushwork, color palette, and deeper themes, guiding you to create your own canvas — a personal and lasting keepsake of the journey.
Tracing Creative Roots – Go beyond the galleries to the places where these artists lived and worked. Step into Mondrian’s birthplace in Amersfoort, experience the architectural vision of the Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht, and walk through the very landscapes that inspired Van Gogh’s artistry.
Dutch Icons of Design – Beyond the museum walls, the journey extends into architecture and lifestyle. Visit the Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO World Heritage site that embodies De Stijl’s radical design principles, and the Kunstmuseum Den Haag, home to the world’s largest Mondrian collection and a landmark of 20th-century architecture.