Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel is coming to Brooklyn

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel is coming to Brooklyn

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel has arrived in Brooklyn and is a must-visit during the holidays! Fall into a masterpiece and experience these classic works of art like never before. Industry city has brought Rome to Brooklyn for a limited time, and we’ve got all the details you need before heading to this incredible new exhibit.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: the exhibition

Get ready to be amazed by the wonder and breathtaking beauty of Michelangelo’s famous ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. After touring cities such as London, Shanghai, Toronto, Chicago and Vienna, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition now arrived in Brooklyn’s Industry City.

Industry City is an incredible 6 million square foot mixed-use complex located on the beautiful waterfront in Sunset Park. This thriving property, owned by Belvedere Capital, Jamestown and Angelo Gordon & Co., is undergoing a remarkable transformation that aims to create a unique experience for all who visit the space.

With more than $550 million invested in infrastructure improvements, the addition of courtyards, experiential restaurants, luxury retail and an array of amenities and events, Industry City Real becoming a destination like no other. This latest exhibition takes Industry City to a new level that brings together international art with Brooklyn’s vibrant art scene like never before.

Jim Somoza, Managing Director at Industry City, said: “The IC community is a mix of traditional artisans, pioneering artists and technical innovators, making this modern interpretation of the Sistine Chapel a perfect fit. Industry City aims to provide exciting and accessible art experiences for New Yorkers, and this exhibition does just that.“

This critically acclaimed exhibition features carefully reproduced frescoes taken from the ceilings of the Vatican’s famous sanctuary. It offers visitors an up-close look at Michelangelo’s masterpieces. To use exclusively licensed images from Bridgeman Images, a leading source of fine art imagesj. The exhibition vividly brings Michelangelo’s brilliance to life in bold colors and enhanced details that faithfully capture the look and feel of the original works. Families can explore every little detail, brushstroke and color of Michelangelo’s 34 works, experiencing them in their beautiful original format and dimensions and at their own relaxed pace.

Martin Biallas, CEO of SEE Global Touring and producer of the exhibitionstated: “This exhibition is like a retreat that takes you to a completely different world, and Industry City is the best place to experience Michelangelo’s works from a new angle.”

Biallas continued. “When I visited the Sistine Chapel in Rome, there were long lines, and so were we were rushed through. Our exhibition in New York allows visitors to enjoy life-size iconic art And up close, and at their own pace. It is an inspiring and unforgettable experience.”

The creators of the exhibition have put together an experience that starts with your phone. The Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel app offers free audio tours in several languages, providing exclusive access to carefully curated details for each iconic masterpiece. From the stunning ‘The Creation of Adam’ to the evocative ‘The Last Judgment’, users can immerse themselves in the rich history and profound artistry of these contemporariess works. The creators of the exhibition recommend downloading the app before you go to the exhibition so that the fun can start as soon as you enter the building.

When and where

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The exhibition is being on display in Industry City’s 7/8 building on the ground floor, located at 900 Third Ave, Brooklyn, NY. The exhibition is open to visitors from Wednesday to Sunday, with extension o’clock on Friday. Tickets for adults are priced between $22 and $26, with discounted rates for seniors from $18.40, children (6-12) from $14.80, and students and military personnel for $18.40. For more information about tickets, visit www.feverup.com.

This exhibition is now on view until January 5.

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