The touring exhibition has sold over 4.8 million tickets across North America, securing its place as one of the most sought-after attractions on the continent. Featuring state-of-the-art technology and immersive storytelling, Immersive Van Gogh is an enchanting immersive experience. Patrons that may not want to watch the full exhibit but would still like to experience Van Gogh have the option to come to Lighthouse ArtSpace and take advantage another exhibit in the lobby of the main space that will include several Van Gogh experiences including the Pocket Gallery, Letters from Vincent, The Sunflower Wall and the Gogh Sculpture. The Pocket Gallery will allow visitors to down an app and aim it at what looks like a dab of paint in a frame. The will transform before their eyes and they will see a 3D version of a Van Gogh painting. As you look at the Immersive Van Gogh is a visually spectacular digital art exhibition that image through your phone, it feels like you stepped inside places like Van has received widespread critical acclaim throughout North America. Gogh’s bedroom, the cafe he often frequented, or the ability to gaze up at Immersive Van Gogh invites audiences to “step inside” the iconic works of a Starry Night. post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh, evoking his highly emotional and chaotic inner consciousness through art, light, music, movement and Letters from Vincent allows guests to personally interact with Vincent imagination. The Italian creative team have custom designed their vision Van Gogh. In addition to being an avid painter, Van Gogh wrote almost to fit the unique architecture of each Immersive Van Gogh venue. 1000 letters to his brother Theo. These letters have been culled through and curated so that you can actually write him a letter and he will respond. The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibition comes to Nashville’s Lighthouse The letter, of course, is based on his writing and uses his words, but it is ArtSpace is open and runs through June 19, 2022. presented to you in his own handwriting based off of these curated letters. We still think this is the coolest part! “Nashville patrons have been patient and we appreciate their understanding, but the pandemic has made our construction progress more The Sunflower Wall is a beautiful backdrop created from on of Van Gogh’s difficult than expected,” said Corey Ross, producer of Immersive Van favorite subjects and features an oversized version of his signature. Gogh. “Moreover, we have a history of operating venues safely during the pandemic, and have always put health and safety first. We will not The Gogh Sculpture open until we can guarantee an optimal experience for ticket holders and was created by Randy employees.” Wong-Westbrooke as a playful recreation of Richard Ouzounian, Creative Consultant with Lighthouse ArtSpace Robert Indiana’s iconic explained how the show takes you on a journey through the life and art “Love Sculpture”, of Van Gogh with a visual and musical timeline of his art that includes bridging the gap depictions that reflect his time in Saint-Remy-de-Provence asylum and the between Van Gogh’s 71 paintings he did in the days prior to his suicide in 1890. We were able era and contemporary to see these parts of the show during our visit and the impact for a lack of art. better words was touching and explosive. They are also offering The creator, Massimiliano Siccardi used Van Gogh’s paintings by taking yoga classes. Take them apart and reassembling them in this interactive exhibit. The flowers in the Immersive bloom before your eyes and the stars twinkle and shimmer on the water of Van Gogh exhibition the Rhone river. while engaging in a 35-minute yoga class that takes place within the multi-sensory and allAn awe-inspiring score of both classical and contemporary music encompassing galleries. Led by Small World Yoga instructors, the class is featuring selections composed by Luca Longobardi accompanies the choreographed in harmony with the exhibition. After class, participants are visual spectacular. Immersive Van Gogh runs about 35 minutes and uses invited to stay and experience the art around them. Participants will also 67 projectors to create the breathtaking scene. receive a nutritious Lifeway Kefir sample, packed with probiotics to nourish their microbiome and to recover from their yoga session. Gogh There are also really unique mirrored sculptures that are part of the with Lifeway Kefir Immersive Yoga classes start Friday, April 22 and will main exhibition hall that were created by Director David Korin that give be scheduled for Fridays at 8:15 AM & Saturdays at 7:15 AM. Tickets are guests a unique vantage of observing the art. Korins has designed sets for $54.99. “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen.” Whether you are an avid patron of the arts or just wanting to learn a little bit more about such an iconic figure in the art world, this exhibit has a little bit for everyone of any age. We highly recommend that if you get the chance to come see this exhibition that you should! It truly is a magical experience. Ticket prices start at $39.99 ($24.99 for children 16 or younger), with timed and flexible ticket options available. For more information about Immersive Van Gogh, visit nashvillevangogh. com. Follow the exhibition on social media at @vangoghnvl
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