Pokemon partners with Van Gogh Museum for adorable TCG art collab
In what is perhaps one of my favourite Pokemon collaborations so far, The Pokemon Company International has partnered with the Van Gogh Museum to host a variety of themed activities, launch some adorable merchandise, and release some fantastic promotional cards.
“To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Van Gogh Museum, Pokemon and the Van Gogh Museum have launched an official collaboration aimed at introducing new audiences to the work of Vincent van Gogh,” the press release reads.
It continues, “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.” Vincent van Gogh held Japanese art in high regard, and the aim of this collaboration is to introduce more people to the life and artwork of Gogh in an interesting and refreshing way.
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