ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER

Direct from Grande Exhibitions, Australia - a ground breaking exploration of the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Immersing the visitor in light, sound, movement and color, Van Gogh Alive is a unique exhibition that combines traditional art, multi-media display technology and cinematic direction to create an unparalleled experience that engrosses, educates and entertains.

Pricing

Van Gogh Alive Admission (includes all-day General Admission)

	MEMBER	NON-MEMBER
Adults	$8	$25
Seniors (62+)	$8	$22
Child (3-17)	$8	$20

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To book a field trip or group visit to Van Gogh Alive, please call our reservations department at 602-716-2028.

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Located in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries, Level 3

Direct from Grande Exhibitions, Australia - a ground breaking exploration of the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Immersing the visitor in light, sound, movement and color, Van Gogh Alive is a unique exhibition that combines traditional art, multi-media display technology and cinematic direction to create an unparalleled experience that engrosses, educates and entertains.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Venture into an exciting new world; forego all preconceived ideas of traditional museum visits, dispel all notions of tiptoeing through silent art galleries to view masterpieces from afar, change how you engage with art, stimulate your senses and challenge your beliefs of what an "exhibition" can be. Be prepared for a vibrant symphony of light, color and sound, combined and amplified to create what visitors are calling "an unforgettable multi-sensory experience". In an instant, Van Gogh Alive can transport a visitor to another time and place, immersing them in the artist’s world. Adults and children alike, wander throughout the space, exploring nooks and crannies and engaging with the experience in a manner that transcends traditional installations.

THE VAN GOGH ALIVE EXPERIENCE

Van Gogh’s inspiration was drawn from the landscape, light and people he encountered throughout the 10-year journey of his artistic life. There are distinct changes in Van Gogh’s style, technique and state of mind during this period. We explore these changes in shifting ‘movements’ or chapters within this carefully constructed experience. The ‘movements’ are designed to be enjoyed both independently and as part of the larger story. The musical score, the majority of which originates from the same period, drives each ‘movement’, reflecting Van Gogh’s artwork and emotional situation at that point in his career.

A MOVING EXPERIENCE

Van Gogh Alive employs a powerful classical score to guide visitors through the tumultuous life of this troubled, yet brilliant, painter. This moving soundtrack reflects the emotional aspects of Van Gogh’s story and offers the visitor a richer experience of both his art and state of mind throughout his amazing career.

HOW VAN GOGH SAW IT

The intense colors, dramatic brushwork and contoured forms of Van Gogh’s work are expressive, even emotional. He greatly influenced current Expressionism in modern art and many claim created Postimpressionism. He described his pieces as "interpretations" or "improvisations". Those are apparent throughout his works especially within The Church at Auvers (above left) when compared to an actual photo (above right).