#sunflowers (live)

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In the months that followed the creation of his “Sunflowers,” Vincent van Gogh’s mental health deteriorated and he tragically killed himself in July 1890. To many, the last years of his life represent the culmination of his artistic achievement, and the “Sunflowers” are seen as a beacon of his talent.

Learn more about van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.

“Sunflowers," 1889, by Vincent van Gogh © Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam

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“Painting them takes the energy and concentration of a person’s whole being.” Vincent van Gogh to his brother, Theo

Today, five of these masterpiece paintings hang in five art museums around the world, and will be united virtually in a world-first Facebook Live relay today starting at 12:50 p.m.

"Sunflowers," 1888/9, by Vincent Van Gogh

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By January 1889, Vincent van Gogh had returned to the sunflowers motif, and he painted an additional three versions (now in Tokyo, Amsterdam, and Philadelphia). Two of these (Amsterdam and Philadelphia) were intended to hang on either side of a portrait of his friend Augustine Roulin.

Learn more about van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.

“Sunflowers,” 1888, by Vincent van Gogh © Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art, Tokyo

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Vincent van Gogh’s dream was to set up an artist’s colony, and he was excitedly waiting for his hero, Paul Gauguin, to join him in Arles. Two of the sunflower paintings (the London and Munich versions) were made to decorate Gauguin’s bedroom as a welcome gift.

Learn more about van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.

“Sunflowers," 1888, by Vincent van Gogh © The National Gallery, London

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Paul Gauguin joined Vincent van Gogh in Arles in October 1888, but their experiment in communal living did not last long. The two agreed on very little, and as Gauguin said, “Certainly not on painting.” Gauguin departed in anger around December 1888, and van Gogh suffered a breakdown.

Learn more about van Gogh’s "Sunflowers" series on Monday, August 14, when the paintings will be united for the first time in a “virtual exhibition” the artist could never have imagined: live on Facebook in a series of captivating broadcasts.

“Sunflowers,” 1888, by Vincent van Gogh © Neue Pinakothek, Munich

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11/5/26

+ a comment conversation with How Did I Get Here? mastering engineer Sascha 'Busy' Bühren:

Burgoyne also shared Seven 7's post about him joining their roster:

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Seven 7 posted about Luke Burgoyne - who mixed 'Sunflowers (live)' (and co-mixed the Louis Tomlinson : Live album) - joining their management roster 8/5/26

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Louis Tomlinson - Sunflowers CD Single Release date: 5 June 2026

Limited edition CD single includes “Sunflowers” and bonus track “Sunflowers (Live in Amsterdam, 2026)”.

Article Number: 522194000

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