Since we’ve all been “traveling from home” via our streaming services for the last year or so, it’s no wonder that so many of us became obsessed with Emily in Paris. The show has brought me back to the wonderful times I had in Paris, as well as highlighted some really cool must-dos – like the immersive Van Gogh experience she attends in the first season.
So when I saw that Van Gogh Alive had extended its stay at The Dalí, I knew I had to jump on it. I booked tickets several months ago for my husband and I to soak in the exhibit, and we finally went last week. Van Gogh Alive tells the story of Van Gogh’s life through art, a lot of it animated in some way, and his quotes. Since the actual art is so large, you can’t help but be surrounded by it. I learned a lot about Van Gogh, and I would definitely recommend the exhibit.
Fortunately, for those of you not located in St. Pete, Florida (or Auckland, New Zealand, or Mexico City, Mexico) by a Van Gogh Alive exhibit, there are several Van Gogh immersive experiences touring the world right now. Some options to see Van Gogh include:
- Amsterdam. Not an immersive experience, but it’s the original! When we visited Amsterdam in 2018, we fit a lot into two days, but we didn’t actually make it to the Van Gogh Museum. The museum is currently closed due to the pandemic, but check back.
- Los Angeles. Immersive Van Gogh, which is the actual exhibit featured on Emily in Paris, is currently open in Chicago and San Francisco, but they’ll be bringing the experience to LA later this month – it opens May 27!
- Denver. Since I’ve visited Denver, Colorado a few times, I can definitely see why Grande Experiences is bringing Van Gogh Alive to the city, starting July 9. They’ll also be coming to Munich, London, Vienna and several cities in Australia.
If you want more details on all the upcoming immersive Van Gogh exhibits, like the five currently traveling around the US, I highly recommend checking out this compilation from Afar. A starry night (out) won’t be too far away!