What's All the Fuss About? Becky Fillinger Visited the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit to Find Out!

Article by Becky Fillinger 

There’s still time to visit the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit – the extraordinary art feature has been extended to November 19. The digital exhibit is open in many cities around the globe, but Minneapolis is one of a handful with actual Van Gogh paintings nearby. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) owns three pieces by Van Gogh, one of which is on display: Olive Trees. My advice – visit both the amazing digital exhibit at Lighthouse Minneapolis, 1515 Central Ave NE, and complete it with a trip to view our local treasures at Mia.

Bridget BergI spoke to Bridget Berg, on-site manager at the Minneapolis installation. She wants Mill City Times readers to know that although the exhibit is showing in many global cities, each installation is a bit customized. 

“For Minneapolis, our Stone Arch Bridge is dreamily blended into a Starry Night vignette. In San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge is featured.” She also notes that experiencing the art in the digital format is a very different experience than just viewing the art in a museum. “The North East site has allowed the exhibit to pair with breweries and local artists to create experiences – which was our goal. We wanted our guests to think of Van Gogh’s art as important, memorable and experiential.” 

Stone Arch Bridge

Windmill

Attendee Kathleen Lepp takes in the exhibit.

I think the show sponsors have succeeded. I spoke with guest Kathleen Lepp, who commented, “I’ll never forget this exhibit. The art came alive to me – the music, movement and colors surrounded me and gave me such a greater appreciation for Van Gogh.”

Go - you never know who you might see. Mayor Jacob Frey was there with his wife Sarah and daughter Frida. He told us Frida loved the colors and music. I’m with her!

Mayor Frey soaks up the sights and sounds with daughter Frida.