by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 4:46 PM ET, Wed September 6, 2017
The artwork and personal history of famed painter Vincent Van Gogh are being brought to life through holograms, CGI, and 3D mapping as part of a new exhibit in Tokyo.
The installation, titled "Dear My Friend, Vincent Van Gogh" showcases about 920 digitized works from the Dutch impressionist painter, including immersive and interactive experiences, according to Lonely Planet.
Among the intriguing presentations is a CGI rendition of Van Gogh's famous "The Starry Night" painting in which the stars actually twinkle.
Yet another painting, a Van Gogh self-portrait, shows the artist blinking and breathing.
Staged by visual effects studio Das Muse Media, the show is located at the Aoyama Center Building in central Tokyo.
In addition to fascinating visual effects, the exhibit touches upon a variety of topics and themes in Van Gogh's life, such as his years spent in Paris, as well as his personal struggle with mental illness. Other parts of the exhibit focus on 3D mapping and projection of his sunflowers series of paintings. There's also a photo booth that allows visitors to step into one of the painter's works art and snap a picture to bring home.
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Van Gogh's friend and postman Joseph Roulin, also comes to life as part of the exhibit, via hologram technology that talks to guests about the brilliant artist.
If you can't make it to Tokyo to see the unique exhibit, not to worry.
There's another multi-sensory exhibit about Van Gogh currently making its way around the world, Lonely Planet reported. Titled "Van Gogh Alive," the exhibit, which features more than 3,000 images, will be in Bologna through October. With the aid of more than 50 high-definition projectors, screens, and multi-channel surround-sound, the show also aims to create a truly immersive experience.
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