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Visitors to Venice's Galleria dell'Accademia can now watch conservators restore a massive 500-year-old Renaissance masterpiece in real time. The two-year project invites the public inside the delicate process of saving Giovanni Bellini's monumental altar piece for future generations.
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Visitors to Venice's Gallerie dell'Accademia can now watch conservators restore a massive 15th-century Giovanni Bellini altarpiece right before their eyes. The ambitious public restoration turns art preservation into an educational experience.
Researchers are using CT scans and 3D printing to create playable replicas of ancient instruments, some dating back 3,500 years. Now these museum treasures can finally be heard again.
Alison Luchs, a 77-year-old curator at the National Gallery of Art, is using Gen Z slang like "bussin'" and "slaps" to introduce young people to centuries-old artwork. Her viral videos prove you're never too old to connect with new generations.
A new art gallery in Ayodhya will use cutting-edge technology to share the story of Sita, a revered figure known for strength and compassion. The museum aims to inspire younger generations through immersive cultural experiences.
Walk alongside full-scale dinosaurs and explore a blue whale's beating heart through groundbreaking augmented reality at Abu Dhabi's Natural History Museum. This permanent Snapchat collaboration transforms 13.8 billion years of history into an interactive experience anyone can access with their phone.