A special collaborative exhibition featuring Pokémon from Japan was recently opened as part of the Netherlands' 50th anniversary celebrations at the Van Gogh Museum. There are six paintings that pay tribute to Van Gogh's iconic creations in the special pay tribute. The artworks depict several iconic Pokémon characters. It will be on display until January 7 of the following year.
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The Netherlands' Van Gogh Museum opens a unique collaborative exhibition with Pokémon.Photo reproduced from Pokémon official website
Pokémon Adventure is the name of this collaborative special exhibition. There are six paintings in the exhibition that draw inspiration from Van Gogh's well-known pieces. A limited edition "Trading Card Game" has also been launched by the museum. Visitors can obtain the cards as long as they complete the required tasks at the museum.
The Netherlands' Van Gogh Museum opens a unique collaborative exhibition with Pokémon.Photo reproduced from Van Gogh Museum X
The Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam are close by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Along with artwork by Van Gogh's friends and other painters from the time period, the museum has the biggest collection of Van Gogh's works in the whole globe.
This time, Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum together opened a special exhibition. According to the Van Gogh Museum, as Van Gogh was greatly influenced by Japanese art in the past, children may learn from Van Gogh and Pokémon through exploring their respective works and take a deep dive into the realm of art.
The Netherlands' Van Gogh Museum opens a unique collaborative exhibition with Pokémon.Photo reproduced from Van Gogh Museum X