About the experience

Explore the work and life experiences of this prolific artist during the period 1880 to 1890. Interpret his thoughts, feelings and state of mind during his time in Arles, Saint Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise, the locations where he created many of his timeless masterpieces. See these works in hyper-fine detail, with special attention paid to key features, allowing you time to study colour and technique. Photographs and video have also been augmented with Van Gogh's works to demonstrate his sources of inspiration.

Synchronized to a powerful classical score, more than 3,000 Van Gogh images at enormous scale create a thrilling display that fills giant screens, walls, columns, ceilings and even the floor - immersing you entirely in the vibrant colours and vivid details that constitute Van Gogh's unique style.

How does it work?

Van Gogh Alive uses the Dataton Watchout system, and forty high definition projectors to create one the most exciting multi-projection systems in the world.

The system projects huge crystal clear images, so real you want to touch them, onto an array of screen geometry configured to the space.

The experience - programmed to be dynamic, informative and visually spectacular, flows through the mass of projectors and merges with digital surround sound, saturating the space in a breathtaking immersive display.

What to expect

Venture into an exciting new world; forego all preconceived ideas of traditional museum visits, dispel all notions of tiptoeing through silent art galleries to view masterpieces from afar, change how you engage with art, stimulate your senses and challenge your beliefs of what an "exhibition" can be.

Be prepared for a vibrant symphony of light, colour and sound, combined and amplified to create what visitors are calling "an unforgettable multi-sensory experience".

In an instant, Van Gogh Alive can transport a visitor to another time and place, immersing them in the aritsts world. Adults and children alike, wander throughout the space, exploring nooks and crannies and engaging with the experience in a manner that transcends traditional installations.

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