Free Tickets a Lure at Van Gogh Exhibit

Hundreds of art lovers waited hours in dank weather, hoping to view the brilliant color and vibrant emotion of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, as the largest Van Gogh exhibit in the U.S. in 25 years opened. “I’m interested in the arts,” said Ryan Downs, explaining why he had waited outside the National Gallery of Art since 1 a.m. to get a free pass for the 72-painting show. The gallery is offering about 2,000 free passes, for admission at specific times during the day, on a first-come, first-served basis each day.