Opinion Essay: The Tortured Artist! Or, a Spiral into Self-Destruction
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Opinion Essay: The Tortured Artist! Or, a Spiral into Self-Destruction
By Luis Ramirez-Liberato Content warning: This story contains mentions of suicide and mental illness. On Dec. 23, 1888, Vincent Van Gogh cut off his left ear after an argument with painter Paul Gauguin over his plans to leave their home in Arles, France. Psychiatrists have theorized that Van Gogh suffered from an epilepsy-related illness, hallucinations and episodes of psychosis. Coupled with the infamous painter’s alcohol abuse, this blend of s…
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