An immersive exhibition of Vincent Van Gogh’s artwork which has sold out across the world is set to come to Brighton.
Van Gogh Alive, which has previously featured in 80 cities across the world including London and Rome, will open in the spring for a period of three months in the city.
The experience, which uses sensory technology to animate paintings such as Starry Night and Sunflowers, will help visitors to experience the artworks in new ways at a secret location which will be announced at the end of the month.
Howard Barden, head of tourism and venues for Brighton and Hove City Council, added: “We’re delighted that Brighton and Hove has been chosen to host the Van Gogh Alive experience which promises to give visitors a state-of-the-art immersive experience.
“Brighton is home to world-beating digital technology so it’s fitting that this ground-breaking marriage of technology and art is showcased in the city, providing yet another reason why you should visit Brighton.”
The exhibition, which was described as “glorious, stunning, but also very moving” by the Sunday Times, includes a life-size installation of Van Gogh’s Bedroom of Arles painting.
The installation also includes a mirror room filled with sunflowers to help illustrate the painter’s Sunflowers artwork.
The installation in Brighton will also include a new Starry Night exhibit which have not yet been seen at any other location before.
Bruce Peterson, founder and chief executive of Grande Experiences, which run the exhibition, said: “Van Gogh Alive has captivated audiences around the world, from Sydney to Rome, and our tour in the UK has been a huge success.
“Brighton’s strong artistic roots and its immense creative talent make it the perfect location for its next instalment.
"Watch this space for news of the venue and opening dates. We’ll see you soon Brighton!”
Tickets will be available in a pre-sale period from Wednesday, January 25, for those who have registered with Van Gogh Alive.
More information will be released, including the location of the event, ahead of the event in Spring 2023.
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