Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is Coming to Memphis
Take a trip to the Vatican City without even packing a bag! The internationally acclaimed exhibit runs May 5 - June 10, 2023 at the Renasant Convention Center.
Take a trip to the Vatican City without even packing a bag! The internationally acclaimed exhibit runs May 5 - June 10, 2023 at the Renasant Convention Center.
What is Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition?
This event brings reproduced pieces from Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling paintings from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel in a format that allows people thousands of miles away to see face-to-face. No need to travel all the way to Vatican City to see it.
The exhibit features 34 reproductions including world-renowned pieces like “The Creation of Adam” and "The Last Judgment.” You may not know the names but you’re likely very familiar with the work. You can see half of “The Creation of Adam” in the photo below.
Using a special printing technique, the artwork gives an authentic look at how the paintings appear in the chapel down to every detail, brushstroke, and color.
With 34 pieces, there’s plenty of opportunities for a photo-op.
Tickets start at $22.50 for adults, $19 for children (4 to 12-years-old), and $21.50 for senior citizens, students and military. Group ticket discounts are also available. Presale tickets are on sale now here. Look for the 10% off button when purchasing your tickets.
Fun Facts About the Sistine Chapel Ceiling
He used a fresco technique - meaning it’s painted directly in wet plaster meaning there’s no way to see the original work unless you visit the Sistine Chapel.
This work is one of the most prolific works of High Renaissance art which is more impressive considering Michelangelo was more of sculptor than painter.
The paintings portray pivotal scenes from the Bible with the main scenes coming from the Book of Genesis from the creation of Earth, Adam and Eve, and Noah.
Michelangelo was a little petty. During the creation, someone complained about the nudity in the artwork. That someone later found himself depicted in the painting as Minos, judge of the souls, in hell. The piece shows him surrounded by serpents that were trying to bite at his genitals.
GO THERE:
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
May 5 - Jun 10, 2023
Renasant Convention Center
255 N Main St.
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