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Step Inside Van Gogh

The world-premiere of the new Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit from the creators of the blockbuster show at Atelier des Lumières seen by over 2 million visitors in Paris. … Read More

Be immersed in 600,000 cubic feet of stunning projection animating the masters’ oeuvre and illuminating the mind of the genius. Wander through giant projections that highlight brushstroke, detail, and colour as you have never experienced them.

Visitors will be immersed in Van Gogh’s works — from his sunny landscapes and night scenes, to his portraits and still life paintings. The installation includes the Mangeurs de pommes de terre (The Potato Eaters, 1885), the Nuit étoilée (Starry Night, 1889), Les Tournesols (Sunflowers, 1888), and La Chambre à coucher (The Bedroom, 1889).

The exhibition is custom designed to the historic space that housed the Toronto Star’s printing presses at 1 Yonge Street — transforming the industrial into the magical. Experience the organic landscapes of Van Gogh’s imagination, and ride the rollercoaster of Van Gogh’s brilliance and madness.

It is astonishing in scale, breathtakingly imaginative, and a completely new look at the Master’s work.

The exhibit is designed and conceived by Massimiliano Siccardi, with soundtrack by Luca Longobardi, who both pioneered immersive digital art experiences in France with Atelier des Lumières. This exhibition contains sequences of bright flashing lights which may affect visitors who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy as well as others who are sensitive to moving lights. Viewer discretion is advised.

Listen and learn about the background of the show, voiced by acclaimed Stratford actor, Colm Feore.

Ticket Options

Timed admission (walk thru).

Provides you access to the exhibit at a specific hour on a specific day.

from: Weekdays $34.99 Sat & Sun $39.99 plus fees

Gogh By Car Preview (Drive In)

Includes *FREE walk-thru tickets.

from: $94.99 plus fees

Barre Flow and Yoga classes

GOGH with the Flow with Barre Flow and Yoga classes in the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit

from: $39.99 plus fees

Flowers to Gogh

See the Exhibit and attend a floral Master Class

from: $154.99 plus fees

It's Time to Gogh

Toronto – Stage 3! Finally we can GOGH to Immersive Van Gogh!

“Could projections of paintings on walls and floors be thrilling? The answer is YES!” – Toronto Star

“Innovation, Creativity and safety” – CBC News

“A completely new way of encountering Art!” – CTV

“Super cool! I Love it!” – Breakfast Television

Choose how you would like to experience the Exhibit

Physically Distanced Walk-In Starts July 1st in Gallery 1

We will be limiting capacity, providing social distancing circles and requiring staff and patrons to wear masks to keep things safe!

Drive-In - GOGH by Car Starts July 3rd in Gallery 2

Drive-in and see the show from inside your car. Limited spots available, and it initially sold out. We have now a new block of tickets on sale!

Sunday, Sep 27
Monday, Sep 28
Tuesday, Sep 29
Wednesday, Sep 30
Thursday, Oct 1
Friday, Oct 2 10 AM - 10 PM
Saturday, Oct 3 + 70% SOLD 9 AM - 10PM
Sunday, Oct 4 9 AM - 7 PM
Monday, Oct 5 1 PM - 9 PM
Tuesday, Oct 6
Wednesday, Oct 7 1 PM - 9 PM
Thursday, Oct 8 1 PM - 9 PM
Friday, Oct 9 10 AM - 10 PM
Saturday, Oct 10 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, Oct 11 10 AM - 9 PM
Monday, Oct 12 10 AM - 9 PM
Tuesday, Oct 13
Wednesday, Oct 14 1 PM - 9 PM
Thursday, Oct 15 1 PM - 9 PM
Friday, Oct 16 10 AM - 10 PM
Saturday, Oct 17 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, Oct 18 10 AM - 7 PM
Monday, Oct 19 1 PM - 9 PM
Tuesday, Oct 20
Wednesday, Oct 21 1 PM - 7 PM
Thursday, Oct 22 1 PM - 9 PM
Friday, Oct 23 10 AM - 10 PM
Saturday, Oct 24 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, Oct 25 10 AM - 7 PM
Monday, Oct 26 1 PM - 9 PM
Tuesday, Oct 27
Wednesday, Oct 28 1 PM - 9 PM
Thursday, Oct 29 1 PM - 9PM
Friday, Oct 30 10 AM - 10 PM
Saturday, Oct 31 10 AM - 10 PM
Sunday, Nov 1
Sunday, Nov 1 10 AM - 7 PM

Getting Here

1 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7 CANADA

Entry for Drive-In accessible via Freeland St.

This Toronto landmark is renowned for its location at the foot of the longest street in the world “Yonge Street” and for its name - The Toronto Star Building so named because the building provides office space for the largest daily newspaper in Canada. Everyone knows where the Toronto Star’s Head Office is located! Getting to 1 Yonge Street is easy.

Creative Team

Massimiliano Siccardi

Artistic Director

Massimiliano studied at the London School of Contemporary Dance of London. In 1990, he left the world of dance to begin a new journey in the world of video art where he quickly became the artistic force behind visual mise-en-scène for choreographers around the world. Massimiliano created video scenographies for numerous prestigious festivals and galasinternationally. He has also constructed the video mapping of the Basilica di Giotto and for the Teatro Petruzzelli of Bari, where one of his permanent installation’s virtually re-constructed the frescoes of the Cupola. Massimiliano is also a celebrated photographer and has had photo exhibitions in Spoleto and Rome. He is professor of digital image elaboration at the Accademia di Comunicazione e Immagine of Rome. In 2012, Massimiliano received the prestigious International Award “Romaindanza” for his talent in the visual work of dance theatre. From 2012, he has been artist-in-residence at the Carrières de Lumières - Atelier des Lumières where he authored the mise-en-scène of numerous immersive shows. He is currently creating projects within Italy as well as in New York, Berlin, Leipzig and Rome.

Luca Longobardi

Italian composer and pianist, Luca Longobardi, is a classically trained musician who incorporates the contemporary electronic music into his pieces. Born in 1976, Longobardi studied classical music in Italy and New York and went on to earn his doctorate in digital audio restoration in Rome in 2011. His works reveal a strong interaction between classical and contemporary music. The experience he has gained as a theatre musician has increased his interest in the relationship between sounds and spectacle. He has composed music for ballets and films and accompanied installations and experimental art productions (Atelier de Lumières - Paris, Carrière des Lumières - Baux-de-Provence, Kunstkraftwerk - Leipzig). At his multimedia performances and in his recordings, strong experimental electronic music meets pure, ethereal and simple-seeming piano playing that relay deep emotions.

VISIONIECCENTRICHE

PRESIDENT Generoso Marco Realino

LOGISTICS SECRETARY Erica Realino

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY Valeria Garofalo

Directed by Massimiliano Siccardi Written by Massimiliano Siccardi, Vittorio Guidotti, Luca Longobardi Soundtrack (musical concept and composition) by Luca Longobardi

Graphics and animations by

Vittorio Guidotti – Art Director, Producer Silvia Caracciolo – Production Manager Michele Boncompagni – 2D Animator, Producer Lisa Cantini – 2D Animator, Art Director Valerio Ciminelli – 2D/3D Animator Matteo Inchingolo – 2D Animator Daniele Arcuri – 2D Animator Flavio Lisi – Graphic Designer Francesca Scarponi – Graphic Designer Flavio Lisi – Graphic Designer Francesca Scarponi – Graphic Designer

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How to get to the Drive In Preview entrance on Freeland Street

From Yonge Street Head south on Yonge Street to Queens Quay Turn left (east) on Queen Quay Turn left (north) on Freeland Street The Entrance to the Drive In Preview is the second loading dock doors on your left hand side Follow the directions of the Immersive Van Gogh Staff

From Jarvis Street Drive south on Jarvis Street/Lower Jarvis Street to Queens Quay East Turn right (or west) on Queens Quay East. Turn right (or north) on Freeland Street. The Entrance to the Drive In Preview is the second loading dock doors on your left hand side Follow the directions of the Immersive Van Gogh Staff

From Bay Street Drive south on Bay Street to Harbour Street/Lakeshore Blvd East Turn left (east) on Harbour St (which turns into Lakeshore Blvd East) Turn right (south) on Freeland Street Drive south on Freeland till you see the first loading dock doors on your left hand side Follow the directions of the Immersive Van Gogh Staff

By Car: There is paid parking available at 1 Yonge Street with over 300 spots. There are also public parking lots nearby.

Entry for Drive-In accessible via Freeland St.

By Public Transit: The closest subway station to 1 Yonge Street is Union Station, 10 min walk The closest streetcar stops to 1 Yonge Street are: Queens Quay East at Yonge St is 26 meters away, 1 min walk. Yonge St At Queens Quay East North Side is 51 meters away, 1 min walk. Yonge St At Queens Quay West is 78 meters away, 2 min walk. Queens Quay East at Freeland St is 117 meters away, 2 min walk

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Immersive Klimt

Cubic feet of projections

Frames of video

From Massimiliano Siccardi the creator of Immersive Van Gogh that sold over 3 million tickets in North America

After the success of the blockbuster experience that sold over 3 million tickets in North America in 2021 – selling out in New York City, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco, the producers and creators of the critically-acclaimed original Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit present the next not-to-be-missed experience in immersive art: Immersive Klimt!

Immersive Van Gogh exhibit

About the exhibit

Immersive Klimt was created by the world-renowned master of digital art, Italy’s Massimiliano Siccardi, who for 30 years has been pioneering immersive exhibits in Europe. His Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit produced by Lighthouse Immersive has been seen by over 3 million visitors in North America.

A rebel, genius and legend – Gustav Klimt explored and expressed colours, shapes and patterns without inhibition or limitation. And now you can step inside his electrifying world and be swept away!

From the streets of Imperial Vienna to the natural world of water lilies, vibrant blooms and mermaids, to his acclaimed Golden Phase, lose yourself in the vivid imagery and bold colours of Immersive Klimt!