The exhibit begins with a series of low-cost reproductions of Van Gogh’s most famous works, mounted on square canvases under harsh spotlights. “We tried to create the initial part with his paintings and information about him so people could understand him before going into the immersive experience. “Beyond the immersive part, I wanted to give information about so people understand the artist a bit, but without getting overly scientific about his technique,” Iacampo said. Iacampo spoke glowingly of his company’s effort to give customers context about Van Gogh’s life by creating “both an exhibit and experience.” There, I was greeted by Mario Iacampo, the CEO of Exhibition Hub, the company that designed “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” and partnered with Fever. Ryan/Globe StaffĪfter a frantic 50-minute trek that involved a train, a bus, and a mile of jogging from Andrew Station, I arrived at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester. The entrance of “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester. In late September, the company quietly pushed the opening date back on short notice for a second time, to Wednesday, Oct. Less than 48 hours before its original opening date in September, the company still hadn’t announced the exhibition’s “secret location,” but did announce that its Boston opening would be delayed due to logistical issues. When events company Fever first announced back in March that “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” would be coming to Boston, the exhibit has been hamstrung by confusion, customer complaints, delays, and a legal showdown.
Given the seven months that had led to that moment, it was a fitting start to my day. Then, without warning, he turned away from my apartment and drove off, with the app informing me that my ride had been cancelled. As he seemingly waited for a break in traffic to cross the intersection, I gave him a friendly wave. As I stood waiting for my Uber to Dorchester for the opening of “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” I could see my driver across the street.
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