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Van Gogh painted The Starry Night in 1889, and it remains one of the most cherished artworks in the world.
The vivid blue and yellow artwork transformed the vehicle into what looked like a travelling masterpiece. (Photo: X)
Bengaluru has once again surprised its residents with a quirky and colourful sight — a car wrapped in Vincent van Gogh’s legendary painting, The Starry Night.
Spotted in the city’s trendy Indiranagar area, the art-covered car quickly went viral after an X (formerly Twitter) user posted a photo with the caption, “Spotted this beauty in Indiranagar last evening! Bengaluru never fails to surprise.”
The photo shows the entire car covered in a detailed custom wrap inspired by Van Gogh’s swirling masterpiece — giving it the look of a moving canvas on wheels.
The Starry Night, painted in 1889, is one of the world’s most famous artworks. Its deep blues and vibrant yellows have been seen on everything from mugs to mobile covers — and now, a car in Bengaluru.
As per Hindustan Times, the viral post has already clocked over 67,000 views and received more than 3,000 likes, proving once again that Bengalureans love a touch of the unexpected.
How Social Media Reacted
Reactions to the vehicle have been as varied as Van Gogh’s brushstrokes. While many praised the creativity, calling it “beautiful” and “unique,” others weren’t so impressed.
One user quipped, “Soon a cop will stop him and say the car’s colour doesn’t match the RC.” Another questioned the legality by tagging Bengaluru Traffic Police: “@blrcitytraffic is it valid to have such a painting?”
Some comments were harsher. “This is not beauty. It’s cringe,” wrote one critic, while another dismissed the artwork altogether: “Starry Night is so overrated.”
Van Gogh’s India Tour?
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time van Gogh’s iconic artwork has made an appearance on Indian roads. Recently, an autorickshaw in Mumbai was also spotted with The Starry Night painted on its back. That image, too, went viral on Instagram, showcasing how the beloved 1889 masterpiece continues to inspire creativity far beyond gallery walls.
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