Van Gogh Starry Night questions about exhibit

My understanding is that it is the same organization, Culturespaces, designing light exhibits in different settings. They currently have just the two digital art locations you've listed, but they are also responsible for several other museums and historic sites. I've only been to the Atelier des Lumières, and I enjoyed it. Based on the popularity of both sites, I wouldn't be surprised to see more created in the future.

Thank you for your prompt reply. It looks amazing, and I'd like to see it. I believe it was at other locations but cannot find that it will traveling to an upcoming location. I was focused on Paris, then saw this other location.

I think Les Baux was the original location. There was something like this--possibly also Van Gogh--in Spain this year. I think it was in either Malaga or Valencia. I didn't manage to find time to see it but was tempted.

It is the same program by the same group in both places. The one in Paris plays in an old foundry building and the one in Les Baux plays in an old limestone quarry. I saw both when I was in France earlier this year and the program is the same the only difference is the various planes and surfaces have individualized projections for the various areas. The one in Paris has more floor projections but the one in Les Baux has a larger space with many more irregular wall and alcove areas to play with.

Seeing it in Les Baux is great because you are near St Remy where van Gogh was committed and Arles where he lived and painted so there is something special about that. But the Paris one is way more accessible for most people and is an equivalent experience.

I highly recommend it wherever you get a chance to see it.
=Tod

Thank you, Tod. This really helps. I was hoping to find some upcoming cities for the exhibit.

The Van Gogh in Paris bedazzles but does not inform. Little narrative, less perspective. It will help to know at least a capsule history of the troubled artist. The whirling projections shred the paintings and then reassemble the patterns to an orchestral soundtrack. In July it was supplemented by a similar treatment of Japanese art. I felt the lightshows of the LSD era moving under my feet. And nobody, certainly not me, can tell whether others will be impressed.

Using the free astronomy app Stellarium, you can see the night sky as it appeared in Saint-Remy in June 1889. The particular combination of the waning crescent moon and Venus depicted in Starry Night appeared on June 22, 1889, plus or minus a few days, around 4-4:30 am.

Hi katyo. I have also seen this exhibit in both locations. In my opinion, the presentation in Les Baux-de-Provence is the better of the two. Again, emphasizing, just MY opinion. I agree with what Tod has written about the proximity of other Van Gogh sites making it this location more meaningful. Also adding to our enjoyment, there was practically no one else there when we were in Les Baux so of course the limestone quarry felt so impressive. I realize you are looking for other cities and I am sorry I can't help you with that. If you can only see it once, Paris is probably the more convenient location and it was a fine presentation, too!

My only input is that if you want to see the one in Les Baux you should reserve online and allow lots of time to find parking.

We were just there in late August and ended up not going because it was a madhouse. Lines extremely long, no parking.

My husband and I went to the one near Les Baux in June. It was amazing!
https://www.carrieres-lumieres.com/en
Both exhibits-Van Gogh and the Japanese images are stunning. The music adds another dimension. The website says to buy tickets ahead of time. Highly recommended.

Thank you all for your generous replies..... and to "Fast Eddie" with his suggestion for an alternative (or complementary) starry night.