Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance

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What if a painting could breathe? What if a smile could speak? Co-organised by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and French May Arts Festival, and supported by the Title Sponsor, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance combines Meet Mona Lisa, an immersive digital journey created by the Musée du Louvre together with Grand Palais Immersif, and Portraying the Renaissance, a gallery of Renaissance artworks curated for Hong Kong by Musée national de la Renaissance, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, and the GrandPalaisRMN.

In Meet Mona Lisa, the iconic painting comes to life through an emotionally charged and multi-sensory journey. The exhibition is unfolded across six themed sessions, including panoramic projections blending portraits and landscapes, interactive multimedia displays that reveal Leonardo’s science of painting, playful games and an immersive photo booth that invites audiences to Mona Lisa’s world. The hybrid of ambient light, sound shower and artistic imagery transforms with each space, while the projections of Mona Lisa in the optical theatre will guide audiences to uncover the story behind the mysterious smile that has captivated the world for centuries.

Portraying the Renaissance showcases some exceptional pieces of art that offer a glimpse into the period of creative explosion that reshaped the art scenes of Europe. These remarkable artworks, brimming with artistic innovation, speak to us just as clearly today as they did 500 years ago.

This exhibition is a highlight programme of French May Arts Festival 2026. During the exhibition period, a series of talks by experts will also be held for audiences to gain a broader perspective on the cultivated allure of Renaissance art. More information HERE.

Jointly presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and French May Arts Festival
Jointly organised by Hong Kong Heritage Museum and French May Arts Festival
Title Sponsor: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Supported by the Consulate General of France in Hong Kong

Meet Mona Lisa
Jointly produced by Musée du Louvre and Grand Palais Immersif
Scientific direction: Vincent Delieuvin
Creative direction: Mathilde Adrien-Babillon

Portraying the Renaissance
Curatorial expertise: Thierry Crépin-Leblond and Matteo Gianeselli
Participating Organisations: Musée national de la Renaissance – Château d’Ecouen, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Ateliers d’art Grand Palais RMN and Atelier de Chalcographie du Louvre

Project Grant: the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Fund under the Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
Digital Display Partner: LG Electronics HK
Sponsors: SOGO Hong Kong Company Limited, Wheelock Properties