Dali Shines Bright With Van Gogh

Take a Multi-Sensory Trip in Dali’s Van Gogh Alive

From his famous Starry Night to his radiant Sunflowers, Vincent van Gogh’s vibrant work invites viewers to revel in color, light and sound. Starting November 21, Dalí Museum visitors will be able to trip the light fantastic and experience Van Gogh’s works in a high-tech multi-sensory art experience that features image projections and synchronized music.

If you loved those Pink Floyd planetarium shows from years ago (and even if you didn’t), you will be in the cosmos when you visit Van Gogh Alive. The Dalí is the first North American venue to host the installation which is powered by SENSORY4™, a unique system developed by Grande Experiences of Melbourne, Australia.

Visitors will feel the sensation of walking right into Van Gogh’s paintings -- the exhibition features more than 3,000 images at enormous scale, viewed through high-definition projectors and synchronized to a cinema-quality surround sound classical music.

“Dalí seems to intersect in his interests and life with nearly every significant cultural movement, event or person of our era – Van Gogh is no exception,” said Dr. Hank Hine, executive director of The Dalí Museum. “Van Gogh and Dalí shared a passion for landscape and the portal it provides to a hidden world. A glimpse of Van Gogh’s world will be transformed onto the walls and floors of our gallery, providing a dramatic and awe-inspired experience for our audience.”

Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was a Dutch post-impressionist painter who is considered one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. Van Gogh grew up in a religious family and struggled with mental illness; mystery surrounds the circumstances that led to his cutting off his own ear and to his suicide at the age of 37. His artwork is celebrated for its intense color and the pioneering use of a technique known as impasto.

Van Gogh Alive continues Nov. 21 – April 11; for admission prices and hours go to www.thedali.org or call (727) 823-3767.