Park Avenue Armory Hosts 'Leonardo's Last Supper' Lectures, 12/1 & 12/4

In conjunction with its upcoming presentation of Leonardo's Last Supper: A Vision by Peter Greenaway, Park Avenue Armory will present two lectures with key members of the artistic team behind this groundbreaking installation:

Artist Talk: A Conversation with Peter Greenaway - Saturday, December 4, 10:30 a.m.

Visionary artist and filmmaker Peter Greenaway discusses his multimedia exploration of Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and reflects upon the influences on his extensive body of work and his singular artistic process.

Duplicating da Vinci: The Art of Cloning a Masterpiece - Wednesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m.

Adam Lowe, founder and director of Factum Arte, will discuss the groundbreaking fusion of cutting-edge technology and traditional restoration techniques that enabled his workshop, working in conjunction with Peter Greenaway, to create a perfect facsimile of The Last Supper.

In addition to the above lectures, the Armory will also host a weekend of family programming with hands on activities on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12. Additional details, including admission and location for the lectures, follow below and can be accessed here. I hope you will consider listings coverage of these extraordinary events. Please do not hesitate to be in touch should you like any additional information.

WHERE: Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue (between 66th and 67th Streets)

ADMISSION FOR LECTURES: $15 General; $12 Armory members, Students, Seniors

PUBLIC INFO: www.armoryonpark.org; 212.933.5812

DIRECTIONS: Subway: 6 train at 68th Street/Hunter College or the F train at 63rd Street/Lexington Avenue; Bus: M101, M102, or M103 (limited and local) to 68th Street and Lexington Avenue or M66 to Park Avenue and 68th Street.