The current "it" exhibit in a variety of cities is the Immersive Van Gogh experience. I checked out one of the ones (there are 2, slightly unique ones apparently) in NYC before I headed out west. I learned a ton about Van Gogh and his troubled life. I had no idea he painted Stary Night in his first week in the mental hospital he had himself committed to and that it's said the brightness of the stars, contrast to the brightness in his other night scapes is meant to signify his withdrawal from the world and into the stars - powerful interpretations!
The piece de resistance was the massive digital projection room. Van Gogh's most famous paintings and periods dance across the wall and even floor. There were chairs and mats to sit on and just take it all in. I must have sat there for nearly 20 minutes watching the walls change and paintings dance, in a way. It was another unique NYC experience and a whole new way to take in art!
I am so pleased you enjoyed it too! Your photos are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI recently discovered a podcast in which they were discussing the role Van Gogh 's sister in law played in ensuring that his work would be seen and appreciated. Apparently, we would never have heard of him without her efforts.
ReplyDeleteI love Van Gogh and I really want to go to this when it comes here. It's kind of expensive though!
ReplyDeleteI saw a review of a show like this in Paris... I so wanted to be there to experience it. I studied his work but feel I could still learn so much more about his life and approach.
ReplyDelete...what an experience!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an incredible experience, Tamar! I am a big fan of Van Gogh. I would love to see this exhibit! Thanks for sharing.
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The van Gogh Immersive is coming to Denver and I have tickets to see it in October!
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ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Sensory overload!
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ReplyDeleteThis came to Atlanta, but sadly I wasn't able to get tickets.
ReplyDeleteThey have it here in San Francisco and it is sold out all the time. I would like to see it. Thanks for sharing it.
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