A new biography of the French painter brims with reputation-redeeming surprises about the rascal of the South Seas.

The painter’s work was celebrated by his fellow artists in Paris, but he eventually sought to live and work far away from conventional society.

Houston will be the only U.S. city to see an exhibit featuring a catalog of Paul Gauguin's post-impressionist ... sculptures, prints and writings from 65 public and private collections worldwide ...