bLOGOS/HA HA: Vincent van TAR

David Jones, artist and poet (1895-1974) begins his PREFACE TO THE ANATHEMATA :

'I have made a heap of all that I could find.' (1) So wrote Nennius, or whoever composed the introductory matter to Historia Brittonum. He speaks of an 'inward wound' which was caused by the fear that certain things dear to him 'should be like smoke dissipated'. Further, he says, 'not trusting my own learning, which is none at all, but partly from writings and monuments of the ancient inhabitants of Britain, partly from the annals of the Romans and the chronicles of the sacred fathers, Isidore, Hieronymous, Prosper, Eusebius and from the histories of the Scots and Saxons although our enemies . . . I have lispingly put together this . . . about past transactions, that [this material] might not be trodden under foot'. (2)

(1) The actual words are coacervavi omne quod inveni, and occur in Prologue 2 to the Historia.
(2) Quoted from the translation of Prologue 1. See The Works of Gildas and Nennius, J.A.Giles, London 1841.

08 March 2022

Vincent van TAR

Immersive : see/be a Vincent van TAR self-portrait mounted on the 2001 A Space Odyssey monolith set inside a Francis Bacon prisoner cage.

17 MARCH 2021 – 17 JULY 2022

FESTIVAL SQUARE

EDINBURGH

The most visited immersive multi-sensory experience in the world.

Having dazzled over 8.5 million visitors across 75 cities worldwide, the most visited immersive, multi-sensory experience in the world is making its hotly anticipated Scottish debut in Edinburgh’s iconic Festival Square, opening in spring for an exclusive four month run.

Hosted within a stunning, purpose-built venue from March 17th to July 17th, this Covid-safe and family-friendly experience is anticipated to become Scotland’s biggest visitor attraction along with Edinburgh Fringe; providing a truly world-class cultural experience in the heart of Edinburgh.

Prepare to transcend time and space as you accompany Van Gogh on a journey through the Netherlands, Arles, Saint Rémy and Auvers-sur-Oise, where he created many of his timeless masterpieces. Set to an evocative classical score, a thrilling display of over 3,000 inspirational images transforms every surface that surrounds you in what has been described as an “unforgettable multi-sensory experience”.

At Van Gogh Alive you don’t just look at his paintings, you step inside them and feel their power.