Van Gogh Alive Jakarta – Who doesn’t know Vincent Van Gogh? Famous for his paintings depicting stories of life and turmoil, this Dutch artist, born in 1853, is always remembered for his masterpieces.
Can you mention one of your favorite Van Gogh paintings? Many of t-mates might answer “The Starry Night,” “Bedroom in Arles,” “Almond Blossoms,” and many more. How would it feel if you could enjoy all of those works through an immersive experience?
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6 Awesome Things You Can Find at Van Gogh Alive Jakarta
Before buying tickets for Van Gogh Alive Jakarta, you might be curious about what’s inside the exhibition. What are the cool things you can find there? To satisfy your curiosity, read this article until the end!
Price: Starts from USD 13.03*
Open hour: 7 July – 9 October 2023, 10 AM – 10 PM local time
Address: Letjen S. Parman St No.Kav 21, Tanjung Duren Selatan, Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta (Check on Google Maps)
1. ‘Bedroom in Arles’ in Real Life, a Valuable Painting from the Mental Hospital
Have you ever heard the story behind Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece titled ‘Bedroom in Arles’? It turns out that this painting was created by Van Gogh when he was confined in the Saint-Paul mental hospital in Saint-Rémy.
In this exhibition, you can witness the 2-dimensional painting and a real-life installation that recreates the bed, chair, and decorations exactly as they appear in Van Gogh’s original artwork. You can even take photos and sit inside it.
2. Strolling through the Beautiful Sunflower Field
Familiar with this installation? Yes, this installation is inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s painting ‘Sunflowers.’ This room is filled with sunflowers and mirrors that make you feel like you’re in a vast sunflower field.
You will be immersed in the thoughts and stories behind the Sunflowers painting, which symbolizes gratitude. All of it is presented in a beautiful and Instagrammable installation!
3. Learn the History of Each Vincent Van Gogh Painting
Before entering the main room, t-mates are advised to read various information about Vincent Van Gogh’s legendary works throughout the years. You can learn more about the stories behind each painting you may not have known before, making the experience even more profound!
For example, the fact behind the painting ‘Cafe Terrace at Night,’ was inspired by a cafe in Arles, France, where Van Gogh lived a few years before his death. He also painted 36 self-portraits in just 10 years!
4. Dive into Van Gogh’s Life through an Immersive Experience
Now it’s time to enter the main room and directly experience the immersive journey through specially designed screens projecting around 3000 Van Gogh paintings such as ‘Irises,’ ‘Wheat Field with Cypresses,’ ‘The Potato Eaters,’ and more, with advanced audiovisual effects!
You will be absorbed in the beautiful visuals and hear music and poignant audio effects that bring Van Gogh’s works to life. There is also an amphitheater area where you can sit and witness Van Gogh’s life story.
5. Become a Part of the Iconic Painting, ‘The Starry Night’
After going through those immersive screens, you can enter an installation inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic painting, ‘The Starry Night’! The photos taken here will definitely be aesthetically pleasing!
The room is filled with small lights resembling stars from the actual painting of ‘The Starry Night.’ The walls and floor are designed to resemble the image itself, making you feel like you’re inside the artwork.
6. Redraw Your Own Version of Vincent Van Gogh’s Artwork!
Who wants to try recreating one of Vincent Van Gogh’s works? Yes, in the last room, you can unleash your artistic talent. You can redraw Van Gogh’s paintings for 15-30 minutes. Don’t worry, paper and pencils are provided.
Once the session starts, there will be a video tutorial that you can follow along with other visitors. It’s exciting to see how your version of ‘The Starry Night’ or ‘Bedroom in Arles’ turns out! The best part is you can take your artwork home with you!
Visit the Most Popular Art Exhibition of the Year, Van Gogh Alive Jakarta!
It’s really exciting to explore the immersive world while seeing various masterpieces by Vincent Van Gogh, right? Besides the aesthetics, learning more about the history behind Van Gogh’s paintings and getting closer to them is enjoyable.
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