As much a celebration of his unique artist perspective on reality, as it is a respectful reflection on his internal life. I sincerely appreciated the exhibition not shying away from his disturbance and darkness in exploring Van Gogh’s existential and experiential search to grasp beauty, colour and meaning.

This presentation is well researched including the traditional understanding of the artist and the man. However in addition through the eyes of 2023, the curators also fully recognises the context of mental illness and neurodiversity that are integral to his vision of the world around him as well as his way of expressing his personal striving.

Another way in which the “Van Gogh London Exhibit: The Immersive Experience” adds rich texture through range is by diving into the lived context during his time, while also analysing how he/his works are seen in our time. This strategy helps make his immeasurable impact that much more understandable. As it is sometimes a little difficult to fathom the impact of this “mad man” that would sadly, but assuredly be medicated and treated as disabled today.

The exhibit has three phases. Firstly, the major component is the multimedia journey through his life and works. Next you are then invited to complete one of his masterpieces in crayon and include your interpretation to the wall. (There is also the £5 option to do a VR tour.) To rest after the many stairs up and down, finally there is an immersive room where you are surrounded by a moving (literally and emotionally) panorama of his mind. I was disoriented, nausea, tearful, wowed and mesmerised.

You then exit via the gift shop/store with a decent assortment of Van Gogh’s images of various day-to-day and display items. I am now finally amongst the not-at-all-elite squad that can say “been there, done that, got the T-shirt”.