Our trip to NY started with a day in Albany. To entertain ourselves while Jeff was doing orientation at SUNY Albany, we went to a museum (of course). One of the State Museums is presenting Michaelangelo–A Different view.
Paintings from the Sistine Chapel were scanned and reproduced with an audio interpretation accompanying each painting giving M’s interpretation.
Arranged for safe-distancing and yet close access, the exhibit is a unique perspective.
The Chapel ceiling was reproduced life-size on the floor in a series of vertical panels made of special fabric webs.
These too were interpreted as if in M’s words. Guests simply entered a number on their cell phones to listen to M explain the art. The close proximity of the art work enables visitors to examine and enjoy the work of this Master.
As if in M’s words, each section of the ceiling is explained first by the Biblical terminology then M’s interpretation. For instance, Adam, Eve and the apple are shown in stages from their purity to how their bodies aged and diminished after eating the apple and they were cast out from Eden.
We had to abbreviate our visit and hope this exhibit travels to the SF region so we can again enjoy it.
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