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[title]There are few artists better known – or loved – than Vincent Van Gogh. This spring, Melbourne's innovative new digital gallery, the Lume Melbourne, will open with an immersive exhibition showcasing the renowned artist. And to get visitors excited, the gallery is launching a creative competition.
In anticipation of the opening of Van Gogh on September 1, the Lume Melbourne is inviting art fans from across Australia to recreate one of the artist's famous self-portraits. While the term "selfie" had yet to gain prominence in 19th century Europe, Van Gogh painted a number of self-portraits including 'Self-Portrait with Grey Felt Hat' (1887), 'Self portrait with Bandaged Ear (1889) and 'Self-Portrait' (1889).
The Lume Melbourne is calling on the public to recreate one of Van Gogh's many self-portraits in anticipation of the exhibition launch, with some pretty schmick prizes up for grabs. There are ten prize packs, with each including a double pass to Van Gogh with front-of-the-line access, two Van Gogh-inspired face masks plus an exhibition program.
Participants are encouraged to be as creative as they please, so long as their work recreates one of Van Gogh's many self-portraits.
Head to the Lume Melbourne's website for more information and to enter.