Vincent van Gogh

Immersive Exhibition Vincent Van Gogh

THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR

“At this exhibition, you will not be spectators — you will become part of the painting.”

An extraordinary project dedicated to one of the most iconic artists in history – Vincent van Gogh. The immersive exhibition VINCENT VAN GOGH transforms SPORT MALL Bratislava into a vibrant world of colors, emotions, and light, where the boundaries between reality and art gradually dissolve.

This multi-sensory artistic experience takes visitors on a breathtaking journey through the final stages of Vincent van Gogh’s creative life, transporting them to the French towns of Arles, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, and Auvers-sur-Oise. It was there, between 1888 and 1890, that he created works now regarded among the greatest masterpieces in art history.

For the very first time, this exceptional exhibition focuses on Johanna van Gogh-Bonger, known as Jo, the wife of Theo van Gogh, telling the moving story of Vincent’s final years from her unique perspective — an emotional narrative that deeply resonates. More than 400 works are presented: bold, powerful, and visionary creations that were once rejected by the world. What follows is one of the most remarkable stories in art history: Jo, alone and without formal education, dedicates herself to ensuring that Vincent van Gogh will never be forgotten.

Through an audio guide, visitors are accompanied throughout the exhibition as Johanna van Gogh-Bonger symbolically takes them by the hand and leads them through the life of Vincent van Gogh. At the heart of this powerful story lies the profound bond between Vincent and his brother Theo van Gogh — friend, supporter, and the most important source of stability in his life. Their intense and historically documented correspondence forms the emotional core of the exhibition, making VINCENT VAN GOGH an unforgettable experience filled with art, emotion, and inspiration.

“I dream my painting, and then I paint my dream.”
(Vincent van Gogh)

Using state-of-the-art technology, van Gogh’s works are projected onto surfaces up to 10 meters wide and over 4 meters high, creating a breathtaking visual experience that reimagines his unmistakable colors and brushstrokes in pulsating light.

THE MAN BEHIND THE MYTH
Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the most important artists of Post-Impressionism and profoundly influenced the art world through his expressive works. He only began painting seriously at the age of 27, after working as a bookseller, teacher, and lay preacher. His life was marked by existential crises, family conflicts, and health problems. Yet through art, he discovered a language whose letters and words were colors. He once wrote that he wished to “take revenge through brilliant, well-ordered, magnificent color” whenever he felt ugly, old, evil, sick, or poor.

BETWEEN LIGHT AND SHADOW
When Vincent van Gogh took his own life in Auvers-sur-Oise in July 1890, he had sold only a single painting. He died believing he had failed. It was only decades after his death that the significance of his work was truly recognized. Today, he is regarded as one of the greatest painters of the modern era.
His letters to his brother Theo van Gogh — filled with doubt, passion, and deep brotherly love — offer a fascinating insight into the man behind the paintings. His works continue to captivate audiences because they reveal far more than glowing starry skies or blooming fields of Provence — they uncover the soul of a man who never stopped fighting for beauty.

VINCENT VAN GOGH’S WORKS TODAY
Today, the paintings of Vincent van Gogh achieve record-breaking prices on the international art market. In 2022, his painting Verger avec cyprès (Orchard with Cypresses) was auctioned for an impressive 117.18 million US dollars, setting a new record.

His works are exhibited in the world’s most prestigious museums, including Museum of Modern Art in New York Cityand the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. With more than 200 paintings and 500 drawings, the museum holds the most extensive collection of his work.

Today, none of Vincent van Gogh’s descendants own any of his artworks. Theo’s son entrusted this invaluable legacy to the museum in Amsterdam in 1973, in his role as director of the Vincent van Gogh Foundation. The family consciously chose to make Vincent’s art accessible to the public rather than preserve it as a private inheritance.

Tickets purchased online are available for a specific date and time. When purchasing, enter the date and time slot that suits you. The time slot is the time when you need to arrive at the exhibition. Once inside, you can stay as long as you like.
The duration of the exhibition tour is not limited in time other than by the opening hours.