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The largest immersive exhibition ever to visit Poland!
Art lovers and fans of VAN GOGH's work have reasons to rejoice! After huge success in major world metropolises – from Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, through Las Vegas, Dubai, and Berlin, all the way to the prestigious Parisian “Atelier des Lumières” – the “Van Gogh & Friends” exhibition is coming to Bydgoszcz. From September 29, 2025, in the space of hall no. III of the Bydgoszcz Trade and Exhibition Center (ul. Gdańska 187), you will be able to admire the largest immersive art exhibition ever hosted in our country.
The exhibition impresses not only in size but also in the richness of artistic and substantive content. In a specially adapted 360 immersive space visitors will be able to admire works by Vincent van Gogh and seven other impressionists, view fantastic installations and a gallery of paintings, and thanks to virtual reality (VR) glasses, literally immerse themselves in the magical world of painting.
Tickets available at www.VanGoghFriends.pl and www.BiletInfo.pl
Although Vincent van Gogh's works are one of the main highlights of this extraordinary exhibition, VAN GOGH & Friends offers much more than just van Gogh's work. Visitors will have the opportunity to see iconic paintings of other great artists from this period, such as Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Rousseau, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Paul Signac. Thanks to cutting-edge technology, iconic paintings will come to life before the viewers' eyes, and their beautiful compositions and color schemes will provide unforgettable emotions and top-level experiences.
Link to video on YT: https://youtu.be/pabVAn0T-6Q
The exhibition will take place in a specially adapted 360 immersive space at the BCTW (hall no. III) in Bydgoszcz. The exposition is divided into several fascinating zones, each offering unforgettable experiences and immersion in the world of impressionist and post-impressionist art.
The tour of the exhibition takes about 2 hours. Here is what you will see:
- Classic Exhibition: Life and Work of the Artists
A detailed timeline of the life of Vincent van Gogh and seven other outstanding artists. Stories, inspirations, and works that revolutionized the art world.
- Virtual Reality: Put on VR glasses and immerse yourself in VAN GOGH's world
Modern VR (virtual reality) technology will enable you to enter beautiful, colorful paintings and discover the master's world from a completely new perspective.
- Immersive Space: Art, Light, and Music
An impressive immersive spectacle where large-format paintings come alive on huge screens, floors, and columns, enveloped in light, colors, and music from the era. The narration by the well-known actor Arkadiusz Jakubik introduces viewers to the world of Vincent van Gogh and his artistic friends. A beautiful atmosphere of impressionist landscapes, sunny flower fields, and fleeting moments captured on canvases by the masters.
Traditional Gallery: Works of VAN GOGH and Friends Over 20 faithful 1:1 copies of masterpieces by outstanding impressionists and post-impressionists, offering a unique opportunity to admire diverse views of the world within the same artistic movement.
For all art enthusiasts, VAN GOGH & Friends is an event not to be missed. It is also a perfect opportunity for those interested in deepening their knowledge and understanding of painting techniques and the artistic context of that period. This exhibition opens the door to the fascinating world of art that still influences our culture and aesthetics. Travel through time and space to discover the most famous paintings, stories, and the genius of great artists at the largest immersive exhibition ever hosted in Poland.
We warmly invite you! The exhibition is open for only 3 months. More information about VAN GOGH & Friends is available at www.VanGoghFriends.pl – This is a unique opportunity not to be missed. Get ready for an unforgettable artistic experience that will transport you to a world full of beauty, positive emotions, and many sources of inspiration.
An extraordinary experience, the immersive Van Gogh exhibition was beautifully presented in the series Emily in Paris.The New York Times
