Expo 2020 Dubai: life-size model of Michelangelo’s David to wow visitors at Italian pavilion
3D replica of the world famous marble statue will be the centrepiece of Italy s striking pavilion
Laser precision captures microscopic details of Michelangelo s David statue as part of digitisation before printing a life-size replica that will be the centre piece of the Italian pavilion at Expo Dubai. Courtesy: Massimo Sestini for Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
A digital reproduction of the famous 16th century statue of David by Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Courtesy: Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
High-tech cameras and laser scanners capture details of the Michelangelo s David at the Accademia Gallery Museum in Florence. Courtesy: Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Delve deep into the Uffizi s masterpieces in the Waiting for Spring: A merry go-round at the Uffizi Galleries virtual series. The first themes include Love (for Valentine s Day) and Carnival. The online guided tours bring families and children from all over the world (virtually) together with each session lasting 30-40 minutes, exploring different paintings, subjects and themes, lead by an expert from the Department of Education. A cost of 40 euro covers the maximum number of participants which is 10 children. The conversations are available in Italian, English, French, Spanish and Italian sign language. Book by writing to [email protected] or see here for more information.
The Accademia Gallery has been closed for obvious reasons, but we have not stopped for a moment, director Cecilie Hollberg commented in a press release. We took the opportunity to continue and commence work, which, as previously communicated, is essential to improving the wellbeing of the Gallery and its precious collections.
Four hundred and fifty works were relocated from the Sala del Colosso and the Gipsoteca in order to carry out necessary structural architectural restoration. With the works due to continue until July 2021, the pieces formerly held in these rooms now occupy the temporary exhibition spaces.
Lorenzo Bartolini s plaster busts depicting nobles, intellectuals, nymphs and mythological figures now enrich the collection in a new, more visible position, having been taken down from the high shelves on which they were placed. New lighting enhances 16th- century paintings, allowing visitors to scrutinize even the most minute of details.