Immersive Van Gogh, the blockbuster art installation and original experiential celebration of the work of beloved post-Impressionist Vincent van Gogh, has reintroduced additional Covid safety measures in their Chicago exhibit (108 W Germania Pl) as the Omicron viral strain causes a global uptick in cases. The most visible of these measures are social distancing circles programmed into the projection that ensure audiences in the free-to-roam galleries maintain a safe distance from each other. Immersive Van Gogh has closely adhered to all state and local Covid guidelines in their 17 different venues across the U.S. and Canada. In the Chicago exhibit, masks are required for all visitors.
The reintroduction of social distancing circles comes as prominent Broadway productions like “Hamilton” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” are taking hiatuses due to backstage Covid cases, while nearly 4% of the NFL’s active roster have tested positive for Covid in the last week.
“After nearly two years of navigating this pandemic, Immersive Van Gogh has led the industry in providing a Covid-safe experience,” said Corey Ross, producer of Immersive Van Gogh. “Even in the early days of the pandemic, we had hundreds of thousands of visitors come through our Toronto exhibit and not a single case was attributed to our venue. We have carefully crafted an experience that is ‘safe to GOGH’.”
More than 4 million tickets have been sold to Immersive Van Gogh since its North American premiere in July 2020, making it one of the most popular attractions in North America. The exhibit invites audiences to “step inside” the iconic works of Van Gogh, evoking his highly emotional and chaotic inner consciousness through art, light, music, movement and imagination. The gallery space offers patrons more than 500,000 cubic feet of animated projections. Immersive Van Gogh was designed by Creator Massimiliano Siccardi, with original, mood-setting music, both original and curated, by Italian multimedia Composer Luca Longobardi, who provided a score that combines experimental electronic music with pure, ethereal and melodic orchestral pieces. Vittorio Guidotti is the Art Director.
With approximately 100 state-of-the-art projectors illuminating over the exhibit space, visitors to Immersive Van Gogh will be encircled from head-to-toe in Van Gogh’s brushstrokes and colors, including animated details from works such as Self Portrait with Felt Hat (1887), The Bedroom in Arles (1888), Irises (1889) and The Starry Night (1889).
Ticket prices start at $39.99 for adults ($24.99 for children 16 or younger) with untimed and flexible ticket options available. Tickets are on-sale now for viewings through Feb. 26, 2022. The venue is easily accessible by public transportation and has ample parking in the nearby James House parking garage. For more information about Immersive Van Gogh, visit www.vangoghchicago.com.
About Immersive Van Gogh
Immersive Van Gogh is a visually spectacular digital art installment that has been experienced by over three-million visitors across North America. The exhibition invites audiences to “step inside” the iconic works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh, evoking his highly emotional and chaotic inner consciousness through art, light, music, movement and imagination. The experience was described as “life-altering” and “a savvy, clever and creative show” by Chicago journalist Rick Kogan of WGN Radio and “the future of experiential art” by TimeOut Chicago.
For more information about Immersive Van Gogh, visit www.vangoghchicago.com. Follow the exhibition on social media at @vangoghchicago on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
About Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago
Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago is a venue dedicated to immersive art presentations, merging the boundaries between entertainment and culture to give visitors the sense that they are encountering art as never before. Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago is operated by Immersive Art Space LP, a partnership between co-producers Corey Ross, Svetlana Dvoretsky, Maria Shclover and Irina Shabshis. The venue also features a merchandise/gift shop and café. Future plans include additional immersive art shows as well as live performances.