Immerse yourself in the world of the Impressionists at this multisensory exhibit
Created and produced by Grande Experiences and presented by the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. together with Del Monte Philippines, “Monet & Friends Alive” is a multisensory experience to entertain the whole family. The French Impressionist’s works have been displayed and enjoyed worldwide for more than 150 years but never like this.After bringing to life the world of Van Gogh, BGC Arts Center invites Filipinos to discover French Impressionism in the new immersive experience of “Monet & Friends Alive.” For the first time in the Philippines, visitors can indulge their senses with the sights and sounds of 19th-century Europe as seen through the eyes of Claude Monet and other Impressionist painters.
“Monet & Friends Alive” is a large-scale arts and entertainment experience that delves into the mesmerizing world of Impressionism. The digital spectacular opens on Jan. 31 for a strictly limited season at the BGC Arts Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
The Impressionists’ depictions of modernity, movement, light and shadow have been admired and emulated by generations of artists. Over 150 years later, the Grande Experiences creative team uses immersive technology to bring art to life through an incredible application of light that even the artists themselves could not have envisaged.
Set to a powerful classical score, paintings are projected at an enormous scale, illuminating the brushstrokes of Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas and many more.
Visitors also have the chance to examine the Impressionists’ sources of inspiration via photographs and video displayed alongside their works.
“Once again, the Bonifacio Art Foundation Inc. partnered with Grande Experiences to make these iconic artworks accessible to local Filipino audiences in ways where they can embrace the art through this immersive experience. We hope that this offering will give us a sense of the broader tradition in the arts that have influenced generations of artists the world over, as we ourselves evolve our own beautiful art traditions, ” said Maria Isabel Garcia, managing director and curator of the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.
“We are delighted that this exceptional experience will be at the BGC Arts Center. ‘Monet & Friends Alive,’ will offer visitors of all ages and backgrounds an entertaining, educational, and enlightening experience whether they are art and history aficionados or exploring the Impressionists for the first time,” said Bruce Peterson, founder and chair of Grande Experiences.
