Dedicated to exploring the life of the greatest creative genius the world has ever known, Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius presented by Webuild opens on March 16 and promises to be our most ambitious, immersive and breathtaking experience yet. Opening on March 16th, in the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
It’s been two years since Van Gogh at THE LUME Melbourne forever changed how art is experienced in Australia. With the opening of our fourth experience, prepare to step inside the world’s most famous works of art as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper come to life on THE LUME Melbourne’s colossal canvas. This groundbreaking presentation allows visitors to be immersed in the grandeur and intricacies of these masterpieces, providing an intimate encounter with the brilliance of Leonardo’s artistry beyond what is possible in traditional museum settings.
Artist, inventor, scientist, philosopher and musician, Leonardo da Vinci transcends his era. Not only did he create masterpieces never surpassed for their beauty, technique and anatomical accuracy; his pioneering contributions in architecture, engineering and flight, laid the foundations for many modern innovations, making his influence more profound and far-reaching than anyone who has followed.
As with all experiences at THE LUME Melbourne, this isn’t your typical stroll through an art gallery as you enter an immersive, digital world where the lines between art and reality blur. Engaging all the senses with sights, sounds, scents, touch and taste, the intricate chronological narrative – woven through the streets of Florence, the canals of Venice and the grandeur of Milan – recreate the ambiance of the Renaissance. The experience is meticulously curated to unveil the life and human side of Leonardo. As visitors navigate through the vast 3,000m² multi-sensory gallery, they will also gain a profound understanding of the inspirations, innovations and enduring impact of the maestro.
Central to the experience is a journey through the mind of a master inventor with an awe-inspiring display of 50 “machine inventions”, painstakingly crafted by, and on loan from, the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome. Skilled Italian artisans were commissioned to study and construct a range of inventions from da Vinci’s sketches, using, where possible, techniques and materials that would have been available to da Vinci himself in fifteenth century Italy. Among them will be flying machine concepts that predate the realisation of human flight by more than 400 years. We’re honoured to showcase this extraordinary collection, offering visitors a tangible connection to the ingenious spirit of the Renaissance.
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