http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/last-chance-to-give-it-a-gogh-this-starry-night-20100416-skpq.html
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| Turning an exhibition into a pyjama party. Gallery director Ron Radford relaxes in the children’s activity corner which is a model of Van Gogh's bedroom. |
Being a big fan of Van Gogh, I was naturally attracted by the article's headline. Enjoy Gogh's work under this starry night. How romantic it is. The writer has brilliantly put the theme of the article and the name of Gogh's masterpiece into one line.
The article began with a man's story of 'spend the night with Van Gogh'. It is true. The chance is very rare. Driving to Canberra takes no less than three hours, but David Wenger, a 46-year-old Sydney lawyer, was more than happy to do it. While articles on exhibitions usually sound dull and boring, this one is a little bit different. Wenger's itinerary on the night surely appeals to exhibition goers. Indulge yourself with a glass of champagne while listening to live music and seeing the pictures at the same time. What is better than that? Wenger even had the luxury of enjoying a dinner with friends before heading to the gallery just before midnight. It leads to a surprising fact that since the Masterpieces from Paris exhibition at the National Gallerye was opened all night on its closing weekend.
The many interesting stories from the staffs of the National Gallery have added color to the article. One planned to wear his pyjamas to events that night as he wanted to celebrate the exhibition 'in a bit of a wacky way'. The Masterpieces from Paris exhibition was no ordinary exhibition.
Other sources:
http://media.theage.com.au/lifestyle/essentials/iconic-van-gogh-restored-1915126.html
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