Vincent van Gogh once said, “Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter’s soul.”
Last week, representatives from our Group were fortunate to be invited to a unique event hosted by Committee for Melbourne at The Lume, featuring the art of Van Gogh. Immersive digital projections covering the walls of the event space were a backdrop for a sit-down dinner prepared by Alejandro Saravia, famed chef of the restaurant, Farmer’s Daughters. The food was accompanied by wine selected by a sommelier, to perfectly complement the three courses.
If you haven’t experienced it, this mesmerising must-see exhibition (which is closing soon) provided the perfect backdrop to our culinary experience.
While we were partaking in foodie delights, the vivid colours, depth and complex detail in Van Gogh’s work could be seen throughout the room, evoking varied emotions and sparking our imagination. From the streets of nineteenth century Paris, to the blooming sunflowers in the Infinity room, we were taken on an artistic journey through the life of the painter.
Focusing on the food, canapes were a lovely way to start the evening and enjoy networking with our business community. Highlights from the menu amongst our team were the smoked beetroot tartlet and the potato rosti with trout mousse (yum), and amongst the variety of drinks on offer, the De Bortoli Limoncello was a local favourite.
The vibrant nature of the space really elevated the dinner, especially as each dish was brought out and described in the context of the chef emulating autumn through seasonal produce and the flavours of his cooking.
Sadly, The Lume closes at the end of the month (your last day to see Van Gogh will be 1 June 2025), so if you haven’t had a chance to visit yet, we highly recommend you make the effort and support them in their final weeks. Thanks to the Committee for Melbourne and VCCI for a fantastic event that brought the best of our city together.