Pokémon and Van Gogh Museum: A Creative Collaboration Unveiled!
Art and Pokémon enthusiasts, mark your calendars for an extraordinary collaboration between two worlds that promises to ignite your imagination! The Pokémon Company has officially announced a partnership with the prestigious Van Gogh Museum, located in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. While specific details are still shrouded in mystery, we can confirm that this exciting collaboration will commence on September 28, 2023.
The Van Gogh Museum stands as a sanctuary of art dedicated to the immortal works of the legendary Vincent Van Gogh. Renowned worldwide for its vast collection of Van Gogh’s masterpieces, this museum is a true treasure trove for art connoisseurs.
But what, you may ask, could this fusion of Pokémon and classic art entail? While we’re eagerly awaiting more information, a tantalizing clue has emerged. Reports have surfaced of a tantalizing listing that reveals The Pokémon Company International’s order for “Van Gogh promo cards” from one of their esteemed TCG (Trading Card Game) printing facilities. This tantalizing piece of information hints at the possibility of Pokémon promo cards inspired by Van Gogh’s iconic style.
In a video teaser that accompanied this announcement, keen-eyed Pokémon fans spotted artwork featuring Sunflora, mirroring the aspect ratio of a standard Pokémon card. Could this be a subtle sneak peek at one of the cards that will soon grace our collections?
This venture into the world of art and Pokémon isn’t entirely unprecedented. In 2018, when the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum showcased Edvard Munch’s famous painting “The Scream” for the first time in Japan, Pokémon seized the opportunity to celebrate the occasion. Collaborating with the museum, Pokémon released five exclusive promo cards inspired by Munch’s masterpiece. These sought-after promos became prized collectibles and are now highly coveted by collectors worldwide.
As we eagerly anticipate more details regarding the Pokémon × Van Gogh Museum collaboration, the prospect of merging Pokémon’s vibrant world with the timeless beauty of Van Gogh’s art is undeniably exciting. How will Pokémon draw inspiration from these iconic artworks, and how can fans and collectors get their hands on these special promo cards? While these questions linger, one thing is certain: this creative endeavor will undoubtedly add a fresh layer of enchantment to the Pokémon universe.
Stay tuned for further updates as we unravel the mysteries behind this remarkable fusion of Pokémon and art. September 28, 2023, approaches, and with it, a world where Pokémon and Van Gogh’s genius harmoniously collide.
UPDATE!
With only one day until the Pokémon × Van Gogh Museum collaboration opens we have some more insight to not only the displays at the Museum, but also we do indeed get a special limited Pikachu Card and also other Pokemon Merch such as posters, play matts and also card sleeves.
A Special limited Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat, will be available at the Museum. To obtain this highly valuable and sort after card, you will need to book a museum ticket, then get a copy of the Pokemon Adventure at the Museum information desk in the Atrium. Then you will need to answer some questions and hand in your copy to the information desk and then you receive the promo card.
You can join the Pokémon Adventure until 7 January 2024. Please note: the promo cards are subject to availability.
Two Snaps of the Collab have been captured by Pikachu
The following items can be bought in the Museum or the online store, it includes artwork posters, Play Matts and Card Sleeves.
