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I attended this event with a Yelp elite friend and here are my honest thoughts and a full summary of my experience! Venue: it was very spacious and clean, the location is on the bottom floor and the dim lights really set the mood for an art space! I personally enjoyed the location as it was a good size, clean and very well air conditioned! There was a bar where you could get drinks like wine or beer! And a cute little backdrop for a photo op. They also had a gift shop in the front. Leonardo Da Vinci Immersive Experience: Before you enter the gallery, there is a little room that showcases some of his art and letters. It was a gorgeous little dark room and I loved how the letters were glass so the light reflected onto them, making the letters scatter across the floor. When you enter the gallery the hallway really makes you feel like your stepping into another world. You enter this large space with big screens projecting Leonardo's artwork right before the show. When the show starts they announce it will be starting. The experience was very immersive and I loved how things also projected onto the floor giving it a true immersive experience. I have to add though that some of the projections can be a bit flashy so a warning to those sensitive to lights. Throughout the showing they did give us a few facts on Leonardo and his work but I think I would have liked to know a little more about him. It was definitely more of a show with music, which I can't complain I truly enjoyed, but for artist interested to know about the artist, this is more of an experience, and not a biography. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: I really enjoyed the venue & the setting which really set the vibe for the night. It was a cute little place for a date or even just to go on your own. I docked one star because I did want to learn a little bit more but the overall experience was very enjoyable! I love to me immersed so either way personally I enjoyed the experience and would recommend!
This review is only in regards to "Leonardo: The Universal Man" exhibit. Personally, although I did appreciate the 360 projection technology and the beautiful designs that were shown during this 40 minute video, I have to say that the immersive experience was underwhelming. My expectations about this exhibit were that it would be similar to the National Geographic's Beyond King Tut exhibit; however, it lacked engagement. It lacked more tactile sensory experiences and it forced the "audience" to retain information too quickly. One image or text would come on the screen and then it was gone and off to the next subject. I did not have time to appreciate the art. I wanted to stare at the designs more and read the text more slowly. Also, the volume of the narrator is loud but it is difficult to understand what he is saying. However, I appreciated that a transcript of the narration was provided before starting the immersive experience. Regardless, I felt like it was difficult to "get into it" because of the muffle narration. In terms of what to expect, you are put in a room with a bunch of other people and you have to sit (or stand) and watch a powerpoint-like video...and THAT'S IT. Sure you can walk upstairs or go to the "second" room to continue watching the video, but there's not much else you can do. After the exhibit you can explore their giftshop which has some cute souvenirs and/or return to the bar/lobby area which is aesthetically pleasing to view. I appreciate that something like this exists, but I hope in the future the experience can be elevated to engage with the "audience" and provide more time for individuals to take in the information, art, music, and visuals. --15th Review of 2023---
The Yahoo event on May 11 was (as always), well set up, managed and executed. Gretel, her crew and the staff of the Lighthouse Artspace were superb. The exhibit itself was somewhat disappointing due to my expectations and background in this subject (Leonardo and the Renaissance). Roughly half the exhibit presented Leonardo's history and accomplishments while the other half was visual interpretations of the various fields in which Leonardo delved (painting, invention, etc.). For someone with no knowledge of Leonardo this might be an interesting introduction that isn't too much like a documentary. For me, this was a missed opportunity to present Leonardo visually in a way that had not been done before while using the visual space to show how Leonardo saw the world and what was different between his vision and that of his contemporaries.
It's been a grip since I've been in downtown Scottsdale- lovely evening & not nearly as busy as anticipated for a Friday night! This place is a little tricky to find, though. There isn't really any signage. We couldn't tell if the valet parking was for the restaurant next door or the art space building- it's for both. Convenient & only $7. Escalators are also convenient- or take the stairs if you're trying to get your steps in! But, the space is quite large & laid out well. Navigating inside is easy. I'm sure things change with each event or exhibit, but the staff was also very friendly & polite. There weren't terribly long lines for anything from entering, the restrooms, concessions, etc. It really was a breeze & we felt comfortable. Masks are currently mandated inside. You will be politely reminded to put it back on if you are taking a bite/drink & forget to replace it afterwords. Not inconvenient, but also a little annoying when you're trying to watch the exhibit. Cash or cards are accepted, so no worries on scrambling to find an ATM. Everything was clean, aside from the restrooms- I kind of wondered if anyone is attending those at all- a little gross. But, the AC doesn't seem to be working properly in this building. It was above room temperature & a bit warm for comfort level when it's 90+ degrees outside. I thought maybe I was just overly excited... then I saw other guests literally sweating. It would have been a bit more pleasant w/ some better circulation & cooler temps. Overall- the exhibit was fantastic! Totally worth it a thousand times over & the space really did fit perfectly for what it was aimed towards. Mesmerizing is putting it mildly! It nearly brought me to tears & the music accompanying the flowing visuals of his paintings totally captured the emotion. I kind of wish they would have offered more seating besides a couple of chairs here & there- sitting on concrete floor for an hour was terribly uncomfortable- even w/ the cushion. Having people constantly walking in front of what you're trying to view while sitting was a bit inconvenient. However, the attendants were consistent w/ ushering people through & w/ two viewing rooms it wasn't terribly crowded. Just tricky to find "circle" on the floor to claim (which reminded me a lot of elementary school, lol). Still, totally worth it for this exhibit, especially if you are a VanGogh fanatic like I am! Word to the wise: the souvenirs are tempting... but WAY overpriced! Most of this you can find online for a fraction. But overall, this was one of the best events I've ever attended & cannot recommend it enough! I'd pay to go back daily, and will definitely be interested in what may be the next exhibit.
We went to this space in Phoenix and a crowd waited and waited to be let in at 11:00 for a Monet Immersion but no staff. After 40 minutes, a fellow ran up to the door and taped a message that is canceled. He immediately ran away with no explanation. People bought tickets, drove there and waited and waited. Here is the taped message!!
We had a wonderful time! The ladies working the front desk are so friendly and even took a photo for us. The music and art was very soothing and beautiful. We definitely recommend and would return to see another exhibit.
Have been to the Van Goh and King Tutt immersive experiences. Both were mesmerizing. The gallery also features a room of letters written by Van Goh, very touching exhibit.
Went to the Immersive King Tut exhibit over the weekend. What a waste of money! 30 minutes of a sub par CGI fictional story of King Tut's journey to the afterlife as told by Ra. Not a single historical piece of information was shared other than he became king at age 8 and died at 18. This was a waste of my time between the hour round trip to there and back and then the 30 minutes for the "experience". Wish I could get a refund...almost feel as though I was robbed of my money. One star for the facility itself as it was fine in a general sense.
This was a really neat experience and something I would recommend but it is extremely overpriced for what you get. If you were alone in the room with the artwork maybe it would be worth 60-100 a ticket but it gets crowded and you sit on the floor. Definitely not as put together as it should be to really get submerged. However it is definitely something I would check out just heads up it's not really comfortable sitting on the floor watching screens.
I loved the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. It was everything I expected. I have always loved his art and was looking forward to this. The cushions weren't much help on the hard floor. There were a few seats in the next room, but I was really happy with what I saw.
I went to the Immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibition and had a very good time. it was beautiful seeing Van Gogh art being projected along with music.
I've been to a few shows here. "Immersive Van Gogh" was the first show Lighthouse Artspace showcased and it brought in large crowds mostly due to social media hype. But this immersive experience along with high ticket prices left people both underwhelmed and frustrated. The shows that followed "King Tut", "Nutcracker" and "Monet" were even worse. It's too bad because the art space itself is pretty nice and spacious. It's just that the films themselves aren't very good. Lighthouse Artspace is located at the old Scottsdale Galleria location on the lower level. The escalator takes you to the bottom. Once inside, there are two connected rooms for the immersive viewing experience. There is also a gift shop and a snack bar in the lobby area. read more
This is a wonderful space for any type of art exhibit, either visual, musical or kinesthetic. If you are in downtown Scottsdale, check this place out next time there is an open exhibit. Parking may be a bit of a challenge but all things good come to those who persevere. I was here for the Van Gogh Experience and I was suitably impressed with this environment space. read more
I came here to see the Leonardo Da Vinci immersive experience. I thought it was a beautiful show but didn't learn much about Leonardo Da Vinci as i would have liked. The visuals and music was cool and i had a great time either way. The venue itself was beautiful. I would love to come back again to see more art in the future. read more
I attended this event with a Yelp elite friend and here are my honest thoughts and a full summary of my experience! Venue: it was very spacious and clean, the location is on the bottom floor and the dim lights really set the mood for an art space! I personally enjoyed the location as it was a good size, clean and very well air conditioned! There was a bar where you could get drinks like wine or beer! And a cute little backdrop for a photo op. They also had a gift shop in the front. Leonardo Da Vinci Immersive Experience: Before you enter the gallery, there is a little room that showcases some of his art and letters. It was a gorgeous little dark room and I loved how the letters were glass so the light reflected onto them, making the letters scatter across the floor. When you enter the gallery the hallway really makes you feel like your stepping into another world. You enter this large space with big screens projecting Leonardo's artwork right before the show. When the show starts they announce it will be starting. The experience was very immersive and I loved how things also projected onto the floor giving it a true immersive experience. I have to add though that some of the projections can be a bit flashy so a warning to those sensitive to lights. Throughout the showing they did give us a few facts on Leonardo and his work but I think I would have liked to know a little more about him. It was definitely more of a show with music, which I can't complain I truly enjoyed, but for artist interested to know about the artist, this is more of an experience, and not a biography. OVERALL EXPERIENCE: I really enjoyed the venue & the setting which really set the vibe for the night. It was a cute little place for a date or even just to go on your own. I docked one star because I did want to learn a little bit more but the overall experience was very enjoyable! I love to me immersed so either way personally I enjoyed the experience and would recommend! read more
This review is only in regards to "Leonardo: The Universal Man" exhibit. Personally, although I did appreciate the 360 projection technology and the beautiful designs that were shown during this 40 minute video, I have to say that the immersive experience was underwhelming. My expectations about this exhibit were that it would be similar to the National Geographic's Beyond King Tut exhibit; however, it lacked engagement. It lacked more tactile sensory experiences and it forced the "audience" to retain information too quickly. One image or text would come on the screen and then it was gone and off to the next subject. I did not have time to appreciate the art. I wanted to stare at the designs more and read the text more slowly. Also, the volume of the narrator is loud but it is difficult to understand what he is saying. However, I appreciated that a transcript of the narration was provided before starting the immersive experience. Regardless, I felt like it was difficult to "get into it" because of the muffle narration. In terms of what to expect, you are put in a room with a bunch of other people and you have to sit (or stand) and watch a powerpoint-like video...and THAT'S IT. Sure you can walk upstairs or go to the "second" room to continue watching the video, but there's not much else you can do. After the exhibit you can explore their giftshop which has some cute souvenirs and/or return to the bar/lobby area which is aesthetically pleasing to view. I appreciate that something like this exists, but I hope in the future the experience can be elevated to engage with the "audience" and provide more time for individuals to take in the information, art, music, and visuals. --15th Review of 2023--- read more
The Yahoo event on May 11 was (as always), well set up, managed and executed. Gretel, her crew and the staff of the Lighthouse Artspace were superb. The exhibit itself was somewhat disappointing due to my expectations and background in this subject (Leonardo and the Renaissance). Roughly half the exhibit presented Leonardo's history and accomplishments while the other half was visual interpretations of the various fields in which Leonardo delved (painting, invention, etc.). For someone with no knowledge of Leonardo this might be an interesting introduction that isn't too much like a documentary. For me, this was a missed opportunity to present Leonardo visually in a way that had not been done before while using the visual space to show how Leonardo saw the world and what was different between his vision and that of his contemporaries. read more
5 years ago
It's been a grip since I've been in downtown Scottsdale- lovely evening & not nearly as busy as anticipated for a Friday night! This place is a little tricky to find, though. There isn't really any signage. We couldn't tell if the valet parking was for the restaurant next door or the art space building- it's for both. Convenient & only $7. Escalators are also convenient- or take the stairs if you're trying to get your steps in! But, the space is quite large & laid out well. Navigating inside is easy. I'm sure things change with each event or exhibit, but the staff was also very friendly & polite. There weren't terribly long lines for anything from entering, the restrooms, concessions, etc. It really was a breeze & we felt comfortable. Masks are currently mandated inside. You will be politely reminded to put it back on if you are taking a bite/drink & forget to replace it afterwords. Not inconvenient, but also a little annoying when you're trying to watch the exhibit. Cash or cards are accepted, so no worries on scrambling to find an ATM. Everything was clean, aside from the restrooms- I kind of wondered if anyone is attending those at all- a little gross. But, the AC doesn't seem to be working properly in this building. It was above room temperature & a bit warm for comfort level when it's 90+ degrees outside. I thought maybe I was just overly excited... then I saw other guests literally sweating. It would have been a bit more pleasant w/ some better circulation & cooler temps. Overall- the exhibit was fantastic! Totally worth it a thousand times over & the space really did fit perfectly for what it was aimed towards. Mesmerizing is putting it mildly! It nearly brought me to tears & the music accompanying the flowing visuals of his paintings totally captured the emotion. I kind of wish they would have offered more seating besides a couple of chairs here & there- sitting on concrete floor for an hour was terribly uncomfortable- even w/ the cushion. Having people constantly walking in front of what you're trying to view while sitting was a bit inconvenient. However, the attendants were consistent w/ ushering people through & w/ two viewing rooms it wasn't terribly crowded. Just tricky to find "circle" on the floor to claim (which reminded me a lot of elementary school, lol). Still, totally worth it for this exhibit, especially if you are a VanGogh fanatic like I am! Word to the wise: the souvenirs are tempting... but WAY overpriced! Most of this you can find online for a fraction. But overall, this was one of the best events I've ever attended & cannot recommend it enough! I'd pay to go back daily, and will definitely be interested in what may be the next exhibit. read more
5 years ago
We went to this space in Phoenix and a crowd waited and waited to be let in at 11:00 for a Monet Immersion but no staff. After 40 minutes, a fellow ran up to the door and taped a message that is canceled. He immediately ran away with no explanation. People bought tickets, drove there and waited and waited. Here is the taped message!! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
We had a wonderful time! The ladies working the front desk are so friendly and even took a photo for us. The music and art was very soothing and beautiful. We definitely recommend and would return to see another exhibit. read more
3 years ago
Have been to the Van Goh and King Tutt immersive experiences. Both were mesmerizing. The gallery also features a room of letters written by Van Goh, very touching exhibit. read more
4 years ago
Went to the Immersive King Tut exhibit over the weekend. What a waste of money! 30 minutes of a sub par CGI fictional story of King Tut's journey to the afterlife as told by Ra. Not a single historical piece of information was shared other than he became king at age 8 and died at 18. This was a waste of my time between the hour round trip to there and back and then the 30 minutes for the "experience". Wish I could get a refund...almost feel as though I was robbed of my money. One star for the facility itself as it was fine in a general sense. read more
4 years ago
This was a really neat experience and something I would recommend but it is extremely overpriced for what you get. If you were alone in the room with the artwork maybe it would be worth 60-100 a ticket but it gets crowded and you sit on the floor. Definitely not as put together as it should be to really get submerged. However it is definitely something I would check out just heads up it's not really comfortable sitting on the floor watching screens. read more
I loved the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit. It was everything I expected. I have always loved his art and was looking forward to this. The cushions weren't much help on the hard floor. There were a few seats in the next room, but I was really happy with what I saw. read more
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I went to the Immersive Vincent Van Gogh exhibition and had a very good time. it was beautiful seeing Van Gogh art being projected along with music. read more
5 years ago
Wow! My girlfriend and I visited this spot for the immersive Van Gogh Phoenix edition. The gallery light show gave an illusion show displaying the talented man's beautiful art. I heard about this exhibit from NYC but so glad I was able to experience it in a different location. Came here on my third day visiting Phoenix from NYC. Would defiantly recommend to anyone who love art & is a creative! read more
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