Art’s Boundless Light: artists from Hong Kong exhibit at the Van Gogh Village Museum

30 October 2026 | | |

Ten young artists from Hong Kong, one shared source of inspiration: Vincent van Gogh. The exhibition ‘Art’s Boundless Light’ is on display at the Van Gogh Village Museum in Nuenen until 29 November 2026. The exhibition is a collaboration between the museum, the Van Gogh Sites Foundation and the First Initiative Foundation from Hong Kong.

A new generation at Van Gogh’s former home
Nuenen is no coincidence. It was here that Vincent van Gogh painted *The Potato Eaters* in 1885, his first great masterpiece. In the surroundings where he sought his own style and captured the people around him, a new generation of artists is now being given a platform. In this way, past and present come together.

From Brabant to Hong Kong, and back again
The exhibition stems from ‘Voyage with Van Gogh’ (2024), a major art project in Hong Kong. From the outset, the aim was to do more than simply showcase Van Gogh abroad: the intention was to foster a genuine exchange. To this end, ten emerging artists from Hong Kong were given the opportunity to exhibit their work at one of the Van Gogh venues in Brabant.

What you’ll see
The artists are affiliated with 3812 Gallery (Hong Kong/London). They work in a different era and culture to Van Gogh, but share his sense of light, colour and emotion. They seek beauty in nature, in memories and in everyday life. During your visit, you will discover for yourself where their work aligns with Vincent’s, and where they forge their own path. The curator of the exhibition is Agnes Wu (3812 Gallery).

Collaboration with the First Initiative Foundation
First Initiative Foundation (FIF) is a Hong Kong-based foundation that supports the local community in the fields of art and education. FIF took the initiative for the exhibition and brought the artists together. The museum provided the venue and the curatorial vision.

“Art is a universal language that transcends borders. […] What better way to highlight this connection than by showcasing the work of ten talented young Hong Kong artists at the remarkable Van Gogh Village Museum.”
– Michelle Ong, Chair of FIF

Grand opening
On Friday 30 October, the exhibition was opened in the presence of a delegation from Hong Kong. Several artists travelled to Nuenen specifically to present their work in person. Shirley Yung, Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the EU, addressed the guests. Deputy Mayor Stijn Walravens was present on behalf of the municipality of Nuenen.