An appointment to discover Leonardo da Vinci from a contemporary perspective,connecting past, present and future through his genius. The day will combine a conference by expert Claudio Giorgione with a round table moderated by Christian Gálvez, presenter, popularizer and great connoisseur of the figure of Leonardo. The afternoon will begin with the intervention of Claudio Giorgione, art historian and exhibition manager at the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan, who will offer the presentation “Leonardo da Vinci. “Machine culture in the Renaissance”.
Claudio Giorgione, art historian, head of exhibitions and curator of the “Leonardo” Department, Art and Science” Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan.
Jose Manuel Nieves, journalist and popularizer specialized in Science and New Technologies, regular contributor to media such as ABC, Telemadrid or Fourth Millennium. Author of the book Let's talk about Science, edited by Edaf, and creator of a scientific dissemination channel on YouTube with more than 140.000 subscribers.
José Antonio Lorente Acosta, Professor of Legal and Forensic Medicine at the University of Granada and member of the Leonardo DNA Project, dedicated to the genetic study of the artist.
An enriching conversation that will explore the many facets of Leonardo—the inventor, the scientist, the artist and the human being—, analyzing its influence on contemporary culture and science.
This day is part of the program of commemorative activities of the 25anniversary of the Science Museum and complements the exhibition “Leonardo da Vinci. 500 years of genius, which can be visited on the first floor of the museum, as well as the projection dedicated to Leonardo at the Hemisfèric.
A unique opportunity to enter the universe of a genius who continues to inspire innovation, art and knowledge five centuries later.
18.30 h – access to the room
19.00 h – start of activity
21.00 h – end of activity
