Explore the art of Vincent van Gogh with Pokémon at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam! Discover Pokémon-themed artworks, take part in an art hunt, and shop exclusive merchandise from Pokémon Center and at the museum from September 28th, 2023 through January 7th, 2024! High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

The Pokémon Company International Partners With The Van Gogh Museum For Special ‘Pokémon x Van Gogh’ Art Collaboration

AMSTERDAM – Sept. 27, 2023 – See Pikachu, Eevee, Snorlax and many other Pokémon in a whole new way starting Sept. 28 until Jan. 7, 2024 at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Experience a variety of Pokémon themed activities across the museum and online aimed at introducing and teaching young budding artists about the works of Vincent van Gogh.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Van Gogh Museum, Pokémon and the Van Gogh Museum have launched an official collaboration aimed at introducing new audiences to the work of Vincent van Gogh. Both Vincent van Gogh’s work and Pokémon have a special connection with Japanese art and culture. Japanese prints had a profound impact on Vincent’s art and on his world view. Speaking to his brother Theo in a letter in September 1888, Vincent said ‘And we wouldn’t be able to study Japanese art, it seems to me, without becoming much happier and more cheerful, and it makes us return to nature, despite our education and our work in a world of convention.’

Emilie Gordenker, General Director of the Van Gogh Museum commented: ‘This collaboration will allow the next generation to get to know Vincent van Gogh’s art and life story in a refreshing way. The Van Gogh Museum and The Pokémon Company International have drawn on many years of educational expertise to create a special experience for children, their supervisors, and we hope many others at the Van Gogh Museum.’


The Pokémon and Van Gogh Museum collaboration will feature the following activations running from Sept. 28 until Jan. 7, 2024. To participate in the activities, a regular museum admission ticket is required which can only be purchased online.

‘Pokémon at the Van Gogh Museum’ presentation (permanent collection, floor 1)

Several of Vincent van Gogh’s most famous works from the permanent collection of the Van Gogh Museum served as inspiration for six paintings made by artists from The Pokémon Company. Examples include, Pikachu shown in a work that is inspired by Self-portrait with Grey Felt Hat (1887), the Pokémon Sunflora is hidden in a variant of Van Gogh’s famous Sunflowers (1889), and you can find Snorlax and Munchlax relaxing in a work inspired by The Bedroom (1888). You can admire these six specially created paintings on the first floor of the Rietveld building (Rietveldgebouw)

A Pokémon Adventure activity (6 years+, activity leaflets are handed out at the Atrium)

A Pokémon Adventure leaflet will lead visitors along the works by Vincent van Gogh that served as inspiration for the paintings in the six-piece special presentation, Pokémon at the Van Gogh Museum. During the activity, visitors will discover the museum and the stories behind the paintings. Once participants complete the Pokémon Adventure activity, they can hand in their completed leaflet for a special Pikachu x Van Gogh Museum promo card (subject to availability). The Pokémon Adventure leaflet is available in both Dutch and English.

Pokémon x Van Gogh online learning material – Van Gogh at School (Upper primary lower secondary education level)

Vincent greatly admired everything related to Japan, and Japanese prints taught him to look at the world differently. The use of flat planes of strong colors, everyday subjects and attention for detail in nature spoke to him. Using the Pokémon x Van Gogh collaboration as a starting point, pupils will learn about the connection between Van Gogh and Japan, and about how inspiration can work in two directions. The teaching materials are available in both Dutch and English.

‘How to draw Pikachu’ video guide (Restaurant Rietveldgebouw 0)

A guided video activity will be available within the museum which teaches visitors how to draw the fan favorite Pokémon Pikachu and encourages them to try it for themselves.

‘Pokémon Center x Van Gogh Museum’ merchandise

The Pokémon Center online store will feature an exclusive range of ‘Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum’ merchandise featuring the art from the collaboration. Items available include a special Vincent Van Gogh inspired Pikachu Plush, Trading Card Game sleeves, Van Gogh inspired figures of Pikachu and Eevee, Poster Prints, a Jigsaw Puzzle and more. A special promotional ‘Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat’ trading card inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Self Portrait with Grey Felt Hat’ will be available as a gift with purchase item with all Pokémon Center x Van Gogh Museum products. Products and promotional trading cards are available whilst stocks last. For the full ranges available please visit www.pokemoncenter.com in the U.S. and www.pokemoncenter.ca in Canada.

The Van Gogh Museum Shop will also feature an exclusive range of Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum merchandise featuring art from the collaboration.

Director of Licensing at The Pokémon Company International, Mathieu Galante commented ‘We are always looking for fantastic partners that we can create unique and joyful experiences with for Pokémon fans, and we have genuinely found that in working with the Van Gogh Museum. There is a strong link between the inspiration behind Pokémon and the inspiration behind some of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous work. With this collaboration we really hope that we can see children discovering and immersing themselves into the world of art through the incredible works of Van Gogh and Pokémon.’

Pokémon x Van Gogh TCG Promo Card Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the special Pikachu Pokémon promo card?
1. Book a museum ticket between 28 September 2023 and 7 January 2024.
2. Get yourself a copy of the Pokémon Adventure at the museum's Information Desk in the Atrium.
3. Complete the answers and hand in your copy at the Information Desk. Only then, you will receive a special Pikachu Pokémon promo card.

You can join the Pokémon Adventure until 7 January 2024. Please note: the promo cards are subject to availability.

Can I get the promo card somewhere other than the museum?
The promo cards will only be available in the Netherlands between 28 September 2023 and 7 January 2024, by completing a Pokémon Adventure at the Van Gogh Museum. The promo cards are subject to availability.

Book museum admission tickets in advance at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com

Can I take an extra promo card for people at home?
No, you'll only receive a promo card when you've completed the Pokémon Adventure at the museum. No promo cards will be issued for your friends or family at home.

How many promo cards can I get?
A maximum of one promo card will be issued per person and per completed Pokémon Adventure. The promo cards are subject to availability.

Until when can I join the Pokémon activities at the museum and get a promo card?
You can join the Pokémon activities from 28 September 2023 until 7 January 2024. The promo cards are subject to availability. If the stock at the museum runs out, there is no other way to obtain the promo cards.

Can I buy an admission ticket to the museum at the door?
Admission tickets are only available online and are not sold at the door of the Van Gogh Museum. Check ticket availability at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com.

Can I enter the museum without an admission ticket to purchase Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum items at the museum shop?
No, access to the museum's shop is only possible with a valid museum admission ticket. Book tickets at tickets.vangoghmuseum.com.

However, you can also purchase selected Pokémon x Van Gogh Museum items at the museum's online shop or at the Pokémon Center.

Is the Pokémon Adventure only suitable for children?
The Pokémon Adventure activity is developed for children aged 6 and older, but adults are of course also welcome to join in.

Sources: https://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/en/van-gogh-museum-x-pokemon#frequently-asked-questions and https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/The-Pokemon-Company-International-Partners-With-The-Van-Gogh-Museum-Fo

Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum

The Pokémon Center released a line of products to tie in with this exhibition. Each qualifying product received the promo Pikachu card.

Items:

Item List:

Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Collection Posters (6-Pack) - $39.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam 15 oz. Mug - $14.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Pin Box Set (6-Pack) - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Playmat - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Journal - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Postcards (12-Pack) - $14.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pokémon Inspired by Paintings from the Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Double Deck Box - $12.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Corviknight Inspired by Wheatfield with Crows Playmat - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Figure - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Figure - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Canvas Wall Art - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Sunflora Inspired by Sunflowers Canvas Wall Art - $49.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Plush - 7 ¾ In. - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu & Eevee Inspired by Vincent's Self-Portraits Playmat - $24.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Canvas Tote Bag - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Canvas Tote Bag - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Journal - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Eevee Inspired by Self-Portrait with Straw Hat Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Puzzle (1,008 Pieces) - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Sunflora Inspired by Sunflowers Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Journal - $19.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Pikachu Inspired by Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Double Deck Box - $12.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Corviknight Inspired by Wheatfield with Crows Double Deck Box - $12.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Smeargle Inspired by Self-Portrait as a Painter Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Corviknight Inspired by Wheatfield with Crows Card Sleeves (65 Sleeves) - $7.99
Pokémon Center × Van Gogh Museum: Munchlax & Snorlax Inspired by The Bedroom Playmat - $24.99

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/search/van-gogh