Upcoming Event

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is excited to participate in the Swiss Month celebrations by showcasing a remarkable collaboration between Hong Kong and Switzerland in the field of cultural heritage digitization. Professors Jeffrey Shaw from HKBU and Sarah Kenderdine from the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have curated an extraordinary experience featuring the world’s largest digitized artwork: The Panorama of the Battle of Murten.

This monumental 10m x 100m painting, created in 1893 by Louis Braun, depicts the historic Swiss victory over Charles the Bold in 1476. Through cutting-edge digitization techniques, the artwork is being transformed into a stunning 1.6 terapixel digital image, providing viewers with unprecedented detail and immersion. This project exemplifies groundbreaking work in digital conservation, data science, and immersive technologies.

We invite the community to join us for guided tours and symposium of this remarkable digitized panorama at the HKBU Visualization Research Center. Experts will explore the technological and cultural significance of this project. This is a unique opportunity to experience an iconic piece of Swiss history through the fusion of art and technology.

Date: 9 - 10 Nov 2024 (Tour duration: 30 minutes) & 11 Nov 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Panel discussion)

Venue: Visualization Research, Center, Hong Kong Baptist University

Registration is open until 9 November. 

*Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.