Global context · 18 September 2026

Dutch Museum Exhibits All 88 Van Gogh Paintings Together for First Time in Over 20 Years

The Kröller-Müller Museum in the Netherlands has opened a unique exhibition displaying all 88 of its Van Gogh paintings, a gathering not seen for more than two decades.

The Kröller-Müller Museum has launched an exhibition titled Van Gogh, All Our Paintings, showcasing its entire collection of 88 works by Vincent van Gogh. This marks the first time in over twenty years that the museum has displayed all its Van Gogh paintings together. The exhibition runs until 3 January 2027.

Rather than presenting the paintings in chronological order, the museum has arranged them thematically, grouping works with similar motifs to create a visual dialogue. For example, visitors are greeted by two paintings depicting rows of trees under setting suns: Lane of Poplars at Sunset (October 1884) and Pine Trees at Sunset (December 1889).

The exhibition is divided into three sections inspired by the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love, with the latter adapted from the traditional concept of charity. This thematic structure draws on Van Gogh’s only known sermon, delivered 150 years ago at Richmond Methodist Church.

Among the 88 paintings are several masterpieces, including a large study for The Potato Eaters (1885), Four Sunflowers Gone to Seed (1887), Pink Peach Trees (1888), Terrace of a Café at Night (1888), and Country Road in Provence by Night (1890). A rarely seen work, Falling Leaves (Les Alyscamps) from November 1888, is also on display for the first time in over 20 years due to its fragility. This painting was created shortly after Van Gogh’s colleague Paul Gauguin arrived, during a period when they worked side by side.

One of the more personal pieces featured is Still Life with a Plate of Onions (January 1889), painted just weeks after Van Gogh mutilated his ear. The exhibition’s centrepiece is Bridge at Arles (Pont de Langlois) from March 1888.

Following the exhibition’s closure, Falling Leaves will undergo conservation treatment. The museum itself is scheduled for a major €125 million renovation starting September 2027, which will partially close the venue until around 2030. After reopening, the museum’s director plans to organise special Van Gogh exhibitions with loans from other collections.

Why it matters

This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see the full breadth of Van Gogh’s work in one place, arranged to highlight thematic connections rather than chronology. It provides fresh insights into the artist’s development and creative relationships, especially his time working alongside Paul Gauguin. The event also precedes a significant renovation of the museum, marking a pivotal moment for Van Gogh enthusiasts and art lovers in the Netherlands and beyond.

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