After the runaway success of the Klimt show last year attracting over 100,000 people, Atelier des Lumieres is presenting Van Gogh as their next attraction.
I was invited to the press opening last week, anticipating the same thrill I felt last year when seeing the Klimt show. Arriving at 9:30AM, a continental breakfast was served and at 10AM Bruno Monnier, the founder of Le Atelier des Lumieres gave a short speech about the opening of Van Gogh.
Next, we were transported for 30 minutes to the world of Van Gogh, with his iconic irises and sunflowers, majestic landscapes of Saint Remy and Arles, a windmill in Montmartre, the piercing self portraits, the master brushstrokes, luscious wheat fields, and Starry Night, swirling in living color on the walls, floors and ceiling. Music was an essential element to the presentation of the magnificent art, brilliantly curated with a mélange that included Janis Joplin, Puccini, Miles Davis, Lully, and the soul stirring rendition of “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Nina Simone.
The show is divided in into 10 themes to mark the most significant periods of Van Gogh’s oeuvre: Prologue, the Provencal Light, Early Works, Nature, The Period in Paris, Arles, Olive Trees and Cypresses, Saint Remy, Plaine d’Auvers, and an epilogue.
Two other short pieces, approximately 12 minutes each, played after the Van Gogh segment. Dreamed Japan: Images of the Floating World by Danny Rose is a perfect accompaniment to Van Gogh, with striking image of Japanese art including cherry trees, Japanese lanterns, samurai warriors and a ballet of fans.
Atelier des Lumieres has another surefire hit with Van Gogh, so make sure you book your tickets way in advance.
Van Gogh Starry Night
Until December 31, 2019
Atelier des Lumieres
38 rue Saint Maur, 75011
Metro: Saint Maur
If you haven't already seen my Eye Prefer Paris exhibit, it's on until March 31.
Simply stunning photos.
Posted by: Kay Perigo | February 26, 2019 at 10:17 AM
Love your blog as always.Lovely photos from the Van Gogh. I saw the Klimt twice and hope I can return to Paris this year and see it.
As for the book- I would love to read it- maybe- the topic and the deteriorating state of the world frightens me.
Posted by: Michele S Kurlander | March 05, 2019 at 02:10 PM