Theo van Doesburg last issue of De Stijl as a memorial issue with contributions by old and new members from De Stijl. Theo van Doesburg Theo van Doesburg (, 30 August 1883 – 7 March 1931) was a Dutch artist, who practiced painting, writing, poetry and architecture. He is best known as the founder and leader of De Stijl. He was married to artist, pianist and choreographer Nelly van Doesburg. Theo van Doesburg was born Christian Emil Marie Küpper on 30 August 1883, in Utrecht, the Netherlands, as the son of the photographer and Henrietta Catherina Margadant. After a short training in acting
Theo van Gogh (art dealer) letters Vincent wrote during his life were to Theo, including his first and his last letters. It is largely thanks to Theo and his wife that these letters are available today. Hardly any of Theo's letters remain because Vincent failed to keep them. The letters have been collected and published in book form as "The Letters of Vincent van Gogh". The relationship between the two brothers was the subject of the movie "Vincent & Theo" (1990), directed by Robert Altman. It also formed an important part of the film "Lust for Life" (1956), which was directed by Vincente Minnelli. Theo