21 February 23

 On this date (21 February) in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh moved from Paris to Arles, beginning a period in his artistic career when he created many of his most famous works. In that city he had a favorite bedroom and he also enjoyed visiting the outdoor cafes! My tie's design is based on the wonderful painting "Café Terrace at Night." There are at least ten "secrets" associated with this painting.

17 February 22

For no particular reason except that it's great art, I chose this design from Vincent Van Gogh's "Street Cafe at Night" for today's tie. There are at least ten "secrets" associated with this painting!

8 May 20

On this date in 1889, Vincent van Gogh admitted himself into the mental asylum at Saint-Rémy de Provence, remaining there until 16 May 1890. "This year was probably the most difficult of his entire life. It would also prove to be one of his most creative as an artist. After cutting off part of his left ear in Arles, Van Gogh voluntarily confined himself to the institution in Saint-Rémy. Throughout the course of his year there Van Gogh would battle his own personal demons, but would also produce many of the best works of his career. At times Van Gogh would be completely incapacitated by his illness, but during his more lucid times the staff at the asylum would allow him to work outdoors and pursue his art." My tie shows his painting from 1888 (the year before his hospitalization), Café Terrace at Night. It is the first painting to feature his iconic star-filled sky.

21 February 19

On this date in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh moved from Paris to Arles. In that city he had a favorite bedroom and he also enjoyed visiting the outdoor cafes at night!

21 February 18

On this date in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh moved to the city of Arles, where he produced many of his most famous masterpieces. This tie features his painting of a sidewalk cafe in Arles, at night.

21 February 17

On this date in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh moved to the city of Arles, where he produced many of his most famous masterpieces. This tie features his painting of a sidewalk cafe in Arles, at night.

5 July 16

Today's tie was selected by Jean Marlow, my Information Technology comrade (and supervisor), who is celebrating one of those milestone birthdays today. She loves Van Gogh's portrayal of a street cafe at nighttime. Also to be noted about today: This is "National Bikini Day," marking 70 years since bikinis were introduced, and it is also the day 75 years ago when C. S. Lewis completed his book The Screwtape Letters.

21 February 16

On this date in 1888, Vincent Van Gogh moved to Arles, France. We don't know how soon he visited this cafe on Place du Forum at night, but it served as the inspiration for a wonderful painting that same year!