Golden wheat swaying in a summer breeze, stars glowing in a swirling night sky, cascades of almond blossom falling from branches…Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience brings the post-impressionist painter’s works to life like never before. Now, you can witness it for yourself as the popular experience is coming to Copenhagen’s former shipyard, Refshaleøen, on October 11. With hypnotising 360-degree projections, mind-bending virtual reality and even the chance to create your own colourful masterpiece, this immersive experience breathes new, digital life into his works.
What can you expect at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience?
This is not your ordinary art exhibition. You’ll explore the world beyond Van Gogh’s impasto brushstrokes, as his iconic pieces are set into motion with cutting-edge technology. One moment you will be learning about his life story through striking three-dimensional displays, the next you’ll be able to sit down and enjoy a 1000m2 light and sound spectacular, where irises bloom in seconds and boats bob gently on moonlit waters.
You’ll also get to clamber right into the canvas and discover the inspiration behind eight of Van Gogh’s most well-known masterpieces in the fascinating VR experience. Slip on the headset and embark on a visually rich journey through pieces such as Vincent’s Bedroom at Arles and Starry Night Over The Rhone.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a delight for all ages. Aspiring young artists in particular will enjoy the chance to channel their inner Van Gogh, adding a splash of colour to familiar paintings and seeing them projected on the wall in golden frames. It’s a fun immersion in historic art, inviting visitors to soak up compelling works in an entirely new way.
