Da Vinci - The Genuis will have a mini exhibit for First Friday!

A testament to Imagine Exhibitions’ support of Las Vegas’ local arts community, Da Vinci – The Genius – an exciting exploration of the art, scientific studies and brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci – will debut a mini exhibition at Downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday tomorrow, November 2. The full exhibition is on display at The Imagine Exhibitions Gallery in The Venetian through January 27, 2013.

Da Vinci – The Genius’ display at First Friday will feature pieces directly from The Venetian exhibition, including life-size creations of da Vinci’s inventions and other creations. First Friday visitors also will receive $5 off admission to the full exhibition, as well as the chance to submit their name in a drawing for tickets to Da Vinci – The Genius.

The works featured at Da Vinci – The Genius’ mini exhibition will include:

·         Carro Copperto per L’Assalto: This was da Vinci’s version of the Trojan Horse, used for storming the walls of a castle or a fortress.

·         Sottomarino: da Vinci conceived the idea of a submarine, “a ship to sink another ship.”

·         Odometro: This machine is used to measure the distance travelled and laid the groundwork for today’s modern odometer.

·         Bicicleta: It has been debated that da Vinci’s designs played a small role in the early development of the bicycle.

“When I signed the lease on the Imagine Exhibitions Gallery and brought Da Vinci – The Genius  as our first exhibition to Las Vegas, it was a goal of ours to really get involved with the city’s growing local arts community,” said Tom Zaller, CEO and Founder of Imagine Exhibitions and the Imagine Exhibitions Gallery. “By participating in First Friday, we hope da Vinci’s works of genius will inspire future ones.”

Downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday runs from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. the first Friday of every month, and is located throughout Downtown Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/.