The Star: August 09, 2018

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Remastered Rembrandts on display
THE WORK of one of the
world’s most celebrated
baroque-style painters is
coming to the city.
But it’s not quite the
genuine 17th-century work of
Rembrandt.
The Rembrandt Remastered
exhibit will showcase 57 lifesize
reproductions of
the Dutch painter’s work,
which have been digitally
remastered to their original
condition.
The exhibition will be held
from September 5 to October 3
in the Arts Centre’s Great Hall
and will be open seven days a
week.
Using the latest techniques
and art expert Professor
Ernst van de Wetering’s
extensive knowledge of the
Dutch master, the exhibition’s
works have been digitally
restored to look exactly as they
did when they left Rembrandt’s
studio about 400 years ago.
Curated by Australasia’s
foremost Rembrandt specialist,
Dr Erin Griffey, the head of art
history at Auckland University,
the works – which include
The Nightwatch, The Anatomy
Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp
and The Jewish Bride – will be
DISSECTION: One of Rembrandt’s most famous
works, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp,
has been replicated to its original condition.
Right – An early self portrait of Rembrandt,
which will be on display at the Arts Centre from
September 5 to October 3. ​
presented in their original size
and displayed in chronological
order. Each will feature
accompanying text telling the
story of the works, as well as
stories from the painter’s life.
“The contemporary
technology behind this
exhibition allows us wonderful
insight into the life and work
of the great 17th-century
Dutch master,” said Arts
Centre chief executive Philip
Aldridge.
“The works alone are
remarkable – we are able to
see them as fresh as the day
Rembrandt made his final
strokes. Viewing them in the
beautifully restored Great Hall
makes it extra special.”
Rembrandt’s original
works are scattered around
the globe including several
in private collections – some
are damaged, some are lost
and some have been modified.
Christchurch
Civic Awards 2018
Each year, the Christchurch City Council gives
awards to those individuals and organisations
who have performed substantial service
( usually of a voluntary nature) or made
important contributions to the city and the
lives of its people. Any significant service
that is seen as worthy of recognition may be
presented for civic commendation.
Nominations are invited for the 2018
Christchurch Civic Awards.
If you wish to nominate someone, please
visit the Christchurch City Council website
ccc.govt.nz ( KEYWORD: Civic Awards) to
download a nomination form. Forms can also
be collected from Council service centres and
libraries.
Completed nominations should be forwarded
in a sealed envelope to:
Civic Awards
Civic and International
Relations Team
Christchurch City Council
Civic Offices
PO Box 73016
Christchurch 8154
No later than 5pm,
Friday 17 August 2018.
For more information contact:
Milinda Peris
941 8251
milinda.peris@ccc.govt.nz
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