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Meet Mona Lisa: Portraying the Renaissance

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Special Exhibition Galleries 3, 4 & 5, 1/F, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin, New Territories

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Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci's most celebrated masterpiece at this groundbreaking exhibition combining immersive multimedia experiences with priceless Renaissance treasures. The Hong Kong Heritage Museum partners with Le French May Arts Festival to present an extraordinary journey through time, exploring the enigmatic story behind the Mona Lisa's mysterious smile that has captivated the world for over five centuries. This remarkable exhibition unfolds across two complementary sections. The first, 'Meet Mona Lisa,' transforms the viewing experience through six immersive chapters where the portrait herself narrates her extraordinary tale—from da Vinci's commissioned work that remained unfinished until his death, to her evolution into a global cultural icon. Visitors will encounter panoramic projections, interactive multimedia installations demonstrating da Vinci's painting techniques, engaging games, and immersive photographic scenes that bring the artwork to life through synchronized light, sound, and imagery. The second section, 'Portraying the Renaissance,' showcases precious artifacts borrowed from prestigious French and Italian cultural institutions, including four exceptionally rare manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci himself. Through paintings, prints, sculptures, decorative arts, and everyday objects, the exhibition reveals how this powerful humanist movement permeated every aspect of daily life during the Renaissance period. The exhibition also features a fascinating cross-temporal dialogue, displaying three selected pieces from the Hong Kong Heritage Museum's collection alongside works by contemporary Chinese artist Xu Lei, demonstrating the enduring influence of this 14th-century European cultural revolution. As a highlight program of the 2026 Le French May Arts Festival, the exhibition will be accompanied by a series of specialized lectures offering deeper insights into the captivating allure of the Mona Lisa and Renaissance art. This free admission exhibition welcomes all visitors, though those under 18 are advised to be accompanied by adults due to some artworks containing nudity. The collaborative effort brings together the Louvre Museum, Grand Palais Immersive, National Museum of the Renaissance, Ambrosiana Art Gallery, and other renowned institutions to create this unprecedented cultural experience in Hong Kong.

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