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Van Gogh Struggle & Success Carole *Europe's urban blackbirds sing atVan Gogh is the first of a series of icons to whom we pay tribute. Although his name and genius are globally recognized, it is a well known and tragic fact that Vincent himself did not live to see his life's work and inspirational message recognized and embraced. His legacy makes us all alive to the difficulties of life and art and to the human capacity to overcome adversity and tenaciously strive to touch the world. If his story shows anything it is