ART/INSPIRATION
Immersive Van Gogh: A Captivating Experience That Truly Honors The Artist
A review of the original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit
“Also, because we have projections from the top down onto the floor and on all the surfaces, it is a full, immersive experience. You can literally stand on the surface of the painting and watch it form around you.” — creative director of Immersive Van Gogh David Korins to Parade.com
On a recent Saturday afternoon, my family and I had the opportunity to view the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Dallas. The exhibit was playing at the 65,000 square foot Lighthouse Artspace at 507 S. Harwood Street in downtown Dallas.
We had visited the Immersive Frida Exhibit Dallas at the same location only a month earlier and enjoyed it immensely. Hence, we decided to check out this exhibit as well.
Vincent Van Gogh
Vincent Willem Van Gogh was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who, after his death, became one of the most well-known and influential figures in Western art history.
His work influenced twentieth-century art because of its beauty, emotion, and color.
Over a decade, he created approximately 2,100 artworks, including approximately 860 oil paintings. The majority of his work dates from his final two years of life.
He struggled with mental illness throughout his life, remained impoverished, and was virtually unknown.
The Exhibit
“Immersive Van Gogh” is essentially a projected animation of the most famous works of Van Gogh.
The exhibit was designed by Italian light designer Massimiliano Siccardi and was recently featured in the Netflix series Emily in Paris.
The exhibition is divided into three galleries. Each gallery projects the same videos in a continuous loop.
