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Vincent van Gogh Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York, USA

The Starry Night

Nocturnal landscape with light and color swirls, stylized representation of the starry sky.

Note about the author:
Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter, known for his expressive use of color and his tragic personal life.

Period1889
Dimensions73.7 x 92.1 cm
MaterialsOil on canvas
TechniquesSwirling brushstrokes, impasto
The Starry Night

Swirls of Imagination

Van Gogh’s Starry Night is famous for its swirling sky and expressive movement.

In this challenge, reinterpret the idea of a magical night sky using your imagination. You can recreate the scene, transform it into a different city or landscape, or even build it using unexpected materials.

Think about movement, light, and atmosphere — how can you capture the energy of the night in your own way?

Let the stars guide your creativity.

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    Challenge period

    From 01 December 2026 to 31 December 2026

  • Prize.1

    To be defined!

  • Prize.2

    To be defined!

  • Prize.3

    To be defined!

After the challenge ends, we’ll notify winners via email and publish them here.

We’re getting everything ready. Read the brief, sketch your idea, and come back when submissions open.

Submissions open on
December 1, 2026