Back in September, I had visited London and stayed for nearly a week. This was the first time I’ve actually stepped out of my comfort zone and headed out of my hometown for over a year. London was lovely as usual and will be heading back for another visit in a little over a week. During my stay, I had visited the Van Gogh Alive exhibition situated in Kensington Gardens. It’s currently touring the UK. Having previously stopped in Birmingham and London, it has made its way to the north in Greater Manchester. Details at the end of the post. You need to book your tickets online and will receive a QR code to enter the venue.
Van Gogh Alive is a different way to experience artworks. Rather than standing staring at them, you are immersed in the artist’s work, through projections and music. When you enter the venue, you will be able to read up on Van Gogh’s life, his artworks and quotes on the boards. There is also a 3D replication of one of his paintings, “Bedroom in Arles” which was awesome.
The real show is in the following room. You’ll see his paintings digitally portrayed on the walls and floor, played along with appropriate music. If you don’t have an understanding of art, the music does help convey the mood and you can interpret it your way. Not only were there artworks, but also snippets of his letters. This has given me an insight into his other lesser-known paintings, ones I haven’t seen before so it does give a nice visual introduction which I can hopefully see in an art gallery one day. There are no interactive elements to this.
There is a small sunflower room you can enter once the projection show has finished. It is a mirrored room surrounded by a field of artificial sunflowers – underwhelming to say the least.
It is definitely a different and unique concept to experience and see the artwork, bringing it into the modern, digital life but it does lack feelings. If you are actually into art, you won’t be able to see the intricate details of the painting such as the brushwork, medium used etc. These finer details define the artist and their style, the story and emotions they’re trying to convey, something digital can never fully reproduce. It feels like you can’t fully appreciate their work properly. To be frank, nothing beats seeing the artwork in an actual art gallery. If you’re not an art fanatic, then this will probably have a wow factor, though it is an expensive way to introduce and showcase Van Gogh’s paintings. If you appreciate art, I’d skip this Van Gogh Alive exhibition for sure. It’s definitely one for the ‘gram.
MediaCity UK
The Piazza
Salford Quays
M50 2EQ
Dates
22nd October 2021 – 23rd January 2022
Price
Adult – £23.50
Concession – £21.50
Children 5 to 16 – £16.50
Children under 5 – Free
Website & Tickets
vangoghaliveuk.com
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