Art Life, The series 2

Art is about self expression. But what form does that self expression take in contemporary art? The story of Vincent Van Gogh is still for many people the classic idea of the artist – a tortured genius whose paintings depict not just his impressions of the world but also his struggle. This romantic concept of the artist still has a powerful grip on the public imagination. Where did this notion come from and what impact does this idea of the artist have on artists working today?