On December 19th, a special exhibition titled "Decoding Da Vinci - Cross temporal Technology and Art Reproduction" was grandly launched at the Guangzhou Museum of Art, which explores Da Vinci's creativity by integrating science and art. Guests including Liu Xiaoming, Deputy Director and Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau of Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism, Luo Qi, President of Guangzhou Museum of Art (Guangzhou Art Museum), and Professor Mario Tadaii, Founder and Chief Curator of Da Vinci Academy in Italy, as well as people from all walks of life, conducted a first day special experience together. At the opening ceremony of the cultural event spanning Chinese and Western time and space, Liu Xiaoming, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism and Director of the Cultural Relics Bureau, stated that this is the first international science, education and art exhibition introduced by the Guangzhou Art Museum, the first paid special exhibition held by the city's museum system, and an innovative measure and beneficial attempt to promote the socialized operation of public cultural facilities and the development of cultural and creative products. Art knows no borders, culture blends together. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy. This exhibition has built a bridge connecting Chinese and Italian culture, science, and art. I hope that more people can participate in the development of cultural and creative products in Guangzhou in the future, and I also hope that more high-level, high-quality, and international exchange exhibitions will be held at the Guangzhou Cultural and Creative Exhibition Center. Liu Xiaoming, Deputy Director of Guangzhou Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau and Director of Cultural Relics Bureau, Director of Guangzhou Art Museum (Guangzhou Art Museum), Director of China Artists Association, and Vice Chairman of Guangdong Artists Association, said that this exhibition is not only the first paid special exhibition launched by the Art Museum, but also an innovative attempt to explore the dual improvement of social and economic benefits. The masterpieces presented in this exhibition not only showcase Leonardo da Vinci's interdisciplinary model of perfect integration of reason and sensibility, technology and art, but also deeply reveal his values of putting people at the center and daring to innovate. These works are not only a tribute to the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci, but also a bridge that inspires us to explore potential and the unknown world with the new generation. Professor Mario Tadaii, founder and chief curator of the Italian da Vinci Academy, stated that the cultural and technological exchanges and integration between China and Italy have never ceased throughout history. This exhibition reveals how the technology, history, and culture of ancient China have inspired Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and ideas. The exhibition will showcase heavyweight works such as the largest ever aircraft reconstruction and the restoration of scenes from "The Last Supper" for the world's first time, as well as many previously undisclosed da Vinci mechanics and research achievements. Professor Mario Tadaii, founder of the Da Vinci Academy in Italy, then joined hands with guests to build the "Bridge of Friendship between China and Italy" and unveiled the exhibition. The "Bridge of Friendship between China and Italy" is called a self-supporting bridge model, which was once used by Leonardo da Vinci for military purposes, but in fact its origin can be traced back to ancient China in 1040 AD. Later, with the exchange of Eastern and Western cultures, Da Vinci came into contact with knowledge of ancient Chinese bridges and was inspired to design his own version. The unveiling ceremony of the "Bridge of Friendship between China and Italy" symbolizes the close connection of friendship between the two countries and the seamless exchange of Chinese and foreign cultures. On site opening ceremony 2: Seeing Da Vinci again, a new perspective showcases the charm of world culture. Unlike previous Da Vinci themed exhibitions, this exhibition extensively covers Da Vinci's works from different periods and dimensions, creating a unique viewing experience from three levels of perception, infection, and emotion. Not only does it showcase Leonardo da Vinci's extraordinary contributions, but it also transcends cultures and eras, demonstrating the eternity and boundlessness of human wisdom. The exhibition emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of genius and art, transcending geographical and cultural boundaries, aiming to inspire a new generation of artists, engineers, and thinkers, emphasizing the importance of learning history and drawing experiences from diverse cultures to create a brighter future. The on-site audience visits the artworks. This exhibition is planned by Professor Mario Tadaii and his team, the founder of the Da Vinci Academy in Italy. Professor Mario Tadaii is a highly respected art historian and expert in da Vinci studies, conducting in-depth research on da Vinci's masterpieces for over 25 years. In order to showcase and delve into Leonardo da Vinci's works and ideas to the public, carefully selected art pieces and manuscript replicas, as well as visual and interactive elements, presented by the professor, showcase Leonardo da Vinci's innovation and uniqueness in fields such as painting, anatomy, science, and engineering. Through detailed interpretation of the exhibits and analysis of the cultural background, it helps the audience better understand Leonardo da Vinci's works. Multiple highlight exhibits will be displayed on site. The exhibits in the exhibition hall include rare manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci (digital restoration), existing ancient books (collectibles), existing manuscripts (collectibles), paintings (digital restoration), manuscript restoration and reconstruction machinery, etc. Combining modern digital technology (AI, AR and VR) experience, online interaction and other forms, they reveal the creative process and details of Leonardo da Vinci to the audience, confirming the historical background of cultural exchange between China and the West during the Italian Renaissance period. At the same time, in the atrium of the Guangzhou Art Museum, a 14 meter super large aircraft is open for display to all visitors. Da Vinci carefully observed the movement changes of bird wings during flight in nature, gained a deep understanding of the physical principles involved, and proposed the concept of flight power inspired by the "flying eagle". The entire aircraft has a rigorous structure, reconstructed according to da Vinci's manuscript design. The wings are connected by ropes and pulleys, and the pilot can even control the wings by moving their hands and feet to push them. The digital restoration and reconstruction scene of the 14 meter super large aircraft "The Last Supper" is another highlight of this exhibition. The original work 'The Last Supper', as one of the world's famous paintings, has undergone multiple damages over time. After years of research by Professor Mario Tadaii, various digital technologies were used to restore the colors and details of the painting as much as possible. All relevant historical data and sketch drawings were then reassembled and adjusted through a digital reconstruction program, so that all details matched and overlapped with the original painting. With the help of digital tools and 3D graphics, viewers can try to recreate "The Last Supper" in virtual reality, relive the work from 1498, and feel its former glory. The Last Supper "is a three-dimensional artwork, an immersive painting that can extend to walls and ceilings. Professor Mario Tadaii's exhibition of the replica work "The Last Supper" also made its debut, possibly one of Leonardo da Vinci's surviving authentic manuscripts - "Portrait of an Old Woman". In Da? At the end of the rare version of Leonardo da Vinci's 1651 "On Painting," there is a mezzanine containing an extremely unique original artwork. This fragment dating back to around 1490-1510 displays a bizarre head and half body portrait of an elderly woman ("Megara"), with her body facing to the right. Unlike Leonardo da Vinci's idealized classical portraits of famous beauties such as the Mona Lisa or the Beautiful Mrs. Felloni, this bizarre study depicts the true faces of real individuals, possibly inspired by the people Leonardo da Vinci encountered on the streets of Milan. The entering audience can witness these primitive and vivid depictions, and feel Leonardo da Vinci's profound insight into contemporary times and genuine emotions. This exhibition is an international exchange exhibition that combines aesthetic education technology. It is an attempt and breakthrough to introduce social forces to hold exhibitions, to recreate past glory and draw inspiration for the future. According to a reporter from Xinhua News Agency, the exhibition "Decoding Da Vinci - Cross temporal Technology and Art Reproduction" will officially open to the public on December 20, 2024. The public can actively participate and sign up to explore Da Vinci's charm and experience the endless fun brought by technology and art. (New Society)