Michelangelo Exhibition

 

In the early 1500s, Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican in Rome.

With very little chance of seeing the art works in person, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to go to an exhibition in Auckland, showcasing the paintings.

Not the real paintings of course, but accurate full-scale print reproductions of his work. 

There were wall panels around the outside of the room.

The “ceiling” was all laid out on the floor instead of the ceiling!  Instead of craning upwards, we stood on a platform and gazed downwards.

I found it amazing to see the detail in the different paintings – it must have been extremely difficult for Michelangelo to do when lying on his back high up in the roof on scaffolding that may not have been that safe.

After the exhibition we were going to visit friends on the North Shore, but were too early so we spent some time wandering around Devonport instead.  

It is nearly fifty years since I was last there so I didn’t remember much of it.  This time I found a lovely village atmosphere and a very attractive wharf area (the ferry from downtown Auckland crosses the harbour and berths here).

I especially loved the old buildings, and this hotel near the wharf was one of my favourites.

We had nearly three hours visiting with our (fully vaccinated!) friends.  So good to be able to catch up, and I was very grateful I didn’t have to drive home again.

Today I have been “recovering” – strange, I must be getting older!!  Once upon a time, a full day out was more exhilarating than exhausting 😊 

Have a happy day,

Margaret.