If there ever were a definition of artistic genius, it’s certainly that of Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch painter who produced some of the most revered canvases in history. Those pieces provide the framework for Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, one of the most unique art exhibits out there, and one of the most popular at the moment.
After exhibitions in several cities across the world, Las Vegas’ Van Gogh exhibit opened inside Area15 just a few weeks ago, providing a 360-degree, digital “virtual museum” in which to experience the works of the artist. It’s been suggested that it’s one of the best activities for a date, and we’d have to agree with that, as it marries classical music with the beauty of Van Gogh’s creations like Starry Night, possibly his most famous. Different paintings are paired with different musical selections, which provide a means to change the mood of each presentation. And each period excites emotion, which is why we recommend it for date night!
When you first enter the large, rectangular room, you’ll notice a series of archways on each wall and no real structure. Choose any spot at all—the views are all excellent. If you are with your sweetie on that date night, go ahead and hold hands, order a beverage, and wait. You’ll be transported through 300 of the artist’s works, woven together by the music and quotes from the artist’s letters to his brothers.
It’s not completely stars, fields and sunflowers, though. The display moves through Van Gogh’s life, folding in the tragedy of Van Gogh’s last years, and the pain he went through. His mental illness is addressed and his residence in an insane asylum. Connecting to the accompanying website on your phone will let you explore a timeline of events and a plethora of information about the significant periods of his life and his art.
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