Experience

Meet Vincent van Gogh in London - Experience a journey through his life

There is always something new and exciting to do in London, and at The Amazing Blog, we're looking forward to seeing the much talked about Meet Vincent van Gogh, which is an immersive art experience that has just made its debut here in London. The interactive exhibition is open now and will be on display until 21 May on London’s South Bank at 99 Upper Ground, London SE1.

Created by experts from the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the exhibit will take visitors on an experience where they can get up close and personal with large recreations of some of van Gogh’s most famous works, as his original works are too fragile to travel outside of Amsterdam. Guests are encouraged to touch all the installations to get a feel of Van Gogh’s brush strokes and the details of his artwork. Graphics blend seamlessly with projections with audio and lighting that create a multisensory experience. The exhibit facilitates engagement and interactivity, with video effects and lighting and other multi-sensory effects (such as the smell of hay when entering one of his most famous works). See the video link here.

Often referred to as the 'misunderstood genius,' Meet Vincent van Gogh will educate guests on everything there is to know about the famous painter's life, from his upbringing to his struggles with mental illness and poverty later in his life. The exhibit also features interactive stations and beautiful light projections. Previously on tour in Beijing, Barcelona and Seoul the Meet Vincent van Gogh won a Thea Award from the Themed Entertainment Association for Immersive Touring Exhibit in 2017. It shows how modern tools and techniques can transform the way we view and experience the Post-Impressionism movement.

Tickets to the experience include a free audio guide featuring Van Gogh’s voice as he guides visitors through the inspirations and the despair that influenced his life’s works. Tickets for the experience costs from £16.50 ea. and can be purchased ahead of time here. Be sure to check out this interactive experience before it disappears off to Lisbon later this year! Thank you to Pelham Communications for giving us permission to use these photographs - all images are courtesy of Meet Vincent van Gogh.

Real Taste of Food Writing

In today's day and age anyone can start up a blog. Whether it's for beauty, fashion, or lifestyle, the opportunities are endless, after all, The Amazing Blog covers anything and everything! However, not everyone has the natural knack for writing, and for all you food bloggers out there, Nikki Spencer and Guy Awford have the solution to your writing woes: the Real Taste of Food Writing Course!

If you have an appetite for words but need a bit of a boost with your style or content then the "Real Taste of Food Writing" course is for you. The course is led by food columnist and Guild of Food Writers member Nikki Spencer, and is for anyone and everyone with a passion for food writing. On the course you'll learn essential skills to enhance your blog, and also receive a 3-course lunch with a question and answer section. The classes take place at Guy's restaurant, Guy Awford at the Guildford Arms in Greenwich.

For anyone at a loss for content, on the course you'll learn how to pitch to editors, write reviews and blogs, and come up with original and innovative content. Nikki hopes to give attendees a unique experience, where along with hearing her unique perspective they'll be given the chance to describe their food and interview the chef that cooked it - what better experience can you get?!

The course will be running for 5-weeks, and there are still spots available.  Sign up for the course at the Greenwich Community College website, each class is £65 including the three course lunch.