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, as well as co-hosting a symposium on "Curating Cultural Big Data". We invite the community to join us as 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.
360⁰ Terapixel Panorama of the Battle of Murten 1893/2024
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.
Date & Time: 9 Nov · 11am - 10 Nov · 4pm (Tour duration: 30 minutes)
Venue: Visualization Research, Center, Hong Kong Baptist University
*Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Symposium on Curating Cultural Big Data
In partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong and EPFL, HKBU proudly present the symposium on “Curating Cultural Big Data”.
Digital technologies preserve cultural heritage and make information readily available to the public. By converting data, documents and processes to digital form, cultural treasures can be shared and appreciated by all. Digitised cultural databases also drive research and innovation. The in-depth integration of the cultural industry and digital technology has created a variety of emerging businesses.
In this lively discussion among world-class experts in digital humanities, we will explore the applications of technology in museology through research examples and the countless opportunities digital technology offers the public to experience culture and learn.
Date: 11 Nov 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Venue: WLB109, Lam Woo International Conference Centre, 55 Renfrew Road, Hong Kong
Programme:
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 4:00pm | Event Starts |
| 4:05pm | Opening Remarks by Prof. Martin Wong, Provost of Hong Kong Baptist University & Mr Daniel Freihofer, Consul General of Switzerland in Hong Kong |
| 4:10pm | "TeraPixel Panorama Project" by Prof. Sarah Kenderdine, EPFL |
| 4:40pm | "Exploring New Dimensions in Cultural Heritage Through Digital Technologies" by Prof. Eugene Ch’ng, Dean, School of Cultural and Creativity, Beijing Normal University-Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) |
| 5:00pm | "State-of-the-Art in Digital Technology: Beauty Through the Ages—Honoring the Past, Embracing the Futurege" by Prof Ari Ide-Ektessabi, Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University & Director, Advanced Imaging Technology Research Center, Kyoto, Japan |
| 5:30pm | Panel Discussion ModeratorProf. Jeffrey Shaw, Chair Professor, Academy of Visual Arts and Director, Visualisation Research Centre, Hong Kong Baptisit University Speakers Prof. Sarah Kenderdine Prof. Eugene Ch’ng Prof. Ari Ide-Ektessab |
| 5:55pm | Closing Remarks by Prof. Jeffrey Shaw, Chair Professor, Academy of Visual Arts and Director, Visualisation Research Centre, Hong Kong Baptisit University |
*Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
