Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Singapore incorporates Japanese culture
Surely we have heard of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Malaysia which boasts a one-of-a-kind digital art exhibition.
But the Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Singapore showcases additional attractions that may entice visitors.
Taking place at Resort World Sentosa, the Singapore edition exhibition has been open to the public since March 1, 2023.
What makes it different from other Van Gogh’s exhibitions is this Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience introduced their initial debut of two unique segments which are the Japanese art style of woodblock stamps and prints for the first time in the world.
It all began when Van Gogh viewed the impact of the oriental art form during the western art scene after the ancient art of Japanese woodblock gained popularity in France in the 1880s.
From there, the artist became very invested in the Japonisme movement, which greatly influenced his artwork and helped him produce works like "Geisha”.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Singapore edition is hosted by H&B, in collaboration with Exhibition Hub, Fever, and RWS.
H&B Chief Executive Officer Michael Lee said it has been one of their dreams to be able to share the beauty of art in various forms with Singapore.
“From sculptures and paintings to immersive digital art experiences.
“We are ecstatic to be organising this unique exhibition in partnership with Resorts World Sentosa, Exhibition Hub, and Fever and to debut Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Singapore’s premium lifestyle destination in Southeast Asia,” he said.
More on the Japanese culture, guests were also allowed to enjoy the taste of fresh matcha with the presence of an authentic matcha tea ceremony.
This added the value of Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’s Singapore whilst bringing the experiences of Japanese hospitality and art form of the process to the guests.
There were more than 300 artists’ sketches, drawings, and paintings where one could indulge in his world and life works with the floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall large-scale digital projections at the exhibition.
In addition, the expansive central projection area is one of the highlights of the exhibition whereby it creates a mesmerising space for visitors.
At every turn, they could sit and immerse in the wonders of one of the most well-loved Dutch influential artists around them.
Resort World Sentosa Lifestyle Vice President Scott Peterson said they were revamping their tourism offerings to increase the allure of Resort World Sentosa as a destination and benefited from the post-pandemic pent-up demand while thinking of the guests.
“Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience has been mesmerising guests globally with cutting edge technology in immersive art.
“We are delighted to debut this captivating exhibition with our partners in this region, bringing the renowned interactive experiences to our guests in Singapore and from around the world.
“Hosting this exhibition marks the integrated resort’s unwavering dedication to blazing the trail in scaling up and curating remarkable offerings for our guests to enjoy unrivaled lifestyle experiences at RWS,” he said.
Another unwavering segment in the exhibition is the one-of-a-kind Virtual Reality (VR) experience allowing visitors to explore “A Day in the Life of the Artist”.
The 10-minute journey was able to leave unforgettable memories for the visitors where they could witness the revelation of inspirations behind Van Gogh’s beloved works - including Vincent’s Bedroom at Arles, and Starry Night Over The Rhone River.
Exhibition Hub Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director Mario Iacampo shared that they aimed to give an unforgettable experience from the start until the end to their visitors.
“This wholly new way to experience art provides our guests with a deeper appreciation of Van Gogh’s genius in a truly transcendent environment,” he said.
Moving on, the next attraction that shouldn’t be missed is the drawing studio where visitors could experience being an artist themselves.
From the exhibition, they could create unique creations by recreating the art piece that inspired them the most.
Last but not least, visitors could enjoy the whole suite of add-on experiences - a thematic cafe that offers Janice Wong’s range of pastries and sweet treats and exclusive exhibition merchandise.
Don’t forget to grab your tickets for only S$15 for children and S$24 for adults. For more information, visit www.vangoghexpo.com/singapore
