If you're an art lover, this exciting new exhibition coming to Bristol is for you. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is coming to the city this June and will make you feel like you've entered one of the legendary artist's paintings.
The incredible immersive exhibition will debut in the Bristol space for creativity and culture named Propyard in April 2022. The 2,700 square metre venue will host the 360 degree digital art experience in St Philips Marsh, East Bristol, a developing neighbourhood known for its industrial heritage and modern creative hive.
Propyard is a space for creativity, culture and shared experience, the former MOD torpedo testing factory is now a fully-accessible centre for art, music, food and collaboration that is certain to do the exhibition justice. Bristol Temple Meads train station is just seven minute’s walk away, and the site is accessible to all visitors.
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You can enjoy a one-of-a-kind virtual reality interactive feature that offers a 10-minute journey into a day in the life of the artist, allowing visitors to walk alongside Van Gogh as they see the inspiration behind eight of his most iconic works, including Vincent’s Bedroom at Arles, and Starry Night Over The Rhone River.
In addition to a spacious central area where Van Gogh’s works stretch floor-to-ceiling, the experience includes separate galleries that chronicle his life, techniques and influence through informative panels, larger than life re-creations and engaging interactive features. The exhibition has already proved a hit in other cities across the world including Manchester and New York.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience promises "exquisite storytelling" and "cutting-edge technology". The 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular will feature two-storey projections of the artist’s most famous works and the experience is completely digital and hands-free, making it ideal for socially distanced enjoyment.
Guests of all ages are welcome and there is even a surprise promised at the end for young artists - or if you want to go on a group day out you can book the exhibition out and enjoy it all to yourself. Corporate and school events are also welcome.
All ticket holders will also receive access to the interactive landing page here, enhancing the edutainment experience, allowing guests to explore the story behind the exhibit and enjoy online activities. These include 360º panoramas, created from Van Gogh artworks that allow you to explore the surroundings and environment of Van Gogh himself; visual trivia that can be answered from the information and fun facts that appear on the website; and a "download" section with templates of Van Gogh’s main artworks to colour.
The sessions will run from 10am to 7pm on weekdays and from 9am to 9pm on weekends and holidays. Tickets start from £21.90 for adults and £14.00 for children, with a 30% discount for seniors, students and NHS workers and can be purchased here.
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