THE LUME Melbourne will soon open its breathtaking exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius. Step into the gallery and feel enchanted by digital projections, a 360º replica of the Mona Lisa, to scale machine inventions from Rome and a Renaissance-themed culinary experience in the café. And, excitingly, the original pages from Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus will be on display in Australia for the very first time. See it for yourself from March 16.
Leondardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus at THE LUME
The Codex Atlanticus is the largest existing set of drawings and written notes from Leonardo da Vinci. Compiled from 1478 to 1519, this treasure trove of ideas has been held in Milan’s Biblioteca Ambrosiana since 1637. The collection covers a vast range of subjects, such as architecture, engineering, flying machines and hydraulic systems. With designs and inventions centuries ahead of his time, the Codex Atlanticus combines artistic expression with empirical observation.
“These pages from the Codex Atlanticus represent not just a collection of sketches and writings but a gateway into the brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci’s mind,” said Bruce Peterson, Founder of The LUME Melbourne. “Their arrival in Australia is profound, allowing visitors to explore Leonardo in a once-in-a-generation opportunity.”
It took over a decade of relationship-building with Biblioteca Ambrosiana to secure these priceless pages. Grande Experiences, the same Melbourne-based creators of THE LUME, have had a long-standing presence in Italy as the owners and operators of the Museo Leonardo da Vinci in Rome.
See the original sketches at The LUME Melbourne from March 16.