Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes will be on view at life-size scale in Columbus starting Friday, November 6, when Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition opens at Polaris Fashion Place, according to an October 28 announcement from SEE Global Entertainment released through GlobeNewswire.
The touring exhibition recreates all 34 of Michelangelo’s ceiling and altar masterpieces using licensed high-resolution imagery and an advanced printing technique, the announcement said. Works ranging from The Creation of Adam to The Last Judgment are rendered in detail so visitors can study brushwork and color up close, without the crowds or time limits of a visit to the Vatican, and with informative signage and audio guides adding context.
“We are thrilled to bring this immersive experience to Columbus,” Martin Biallas, CEO of SEE Global Entertainment, the producer of the exhibition, said in the GlobeNewswire announcement. “Whether you’re an art lover, history enthusiast, or someone encountering this masterpiece for the first time, this exhibition allows you to experience Michelangelo’s genius in an intimate and unforgettable way,” Biallas said in the announcement.
Polaris Fashion Place, at 1500 Polaris Parkway in Columbus, is presenting the show as part of its mix of retail, dining and entertainment. “Welcoming Sistine Chapel to our center brings something truly new and fresh to the greater Columbus community, offering guests a unique opportunity to experience something inspiring and unexpected,” Tamra Bower, general manager of Polaris Fashion Place, said in the GlobeNewswire announcement.
The exhibition has welcomed millions of visitors worldwide and carries a 4.8-star global rating, according to the announcement. It is presented by SEE Global Entertainment in partnership with SBX Group, with Leap Event Technology as the official ticketing provider.
The Columbus run is for a limited time, with hours Wednesday through Sunday. The exhibition will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with last entry at 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with last entry at 5 p.m., according to the announcement.
General admission tickets start at $26, with discounted admission for seniors, students, military members and youth, and VIP tickets include any-time entry and a souvenir guidebook, the announcement said. Tickets are on sale now, and the exhibition is offering $7 off tickets through Sunday, November 15.
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