Those lucky enough to have visited the Sistine Chapel before the world locked down would have probably spent a fair amount of time craning their neck to catch the famous Renaissance frescoes by Italian sculptor Michelangelo. Since we can’t exactly high-tail it to Europe at the moment, we’re feeling pretty lucky that we are set to get a taste of Vatican City thanks to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition. This must-see pop-up, which has already been displayed across multiple cities in America, recreates the awe and wonder of one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements while allowing visitors to experience the renowned artworks from a life-sized and never-before-seen perspective.

The impressive showcase sees the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel reproduced using high-definition photos and a special printing technique, giving visitors the chance to take in every brushstroke and colour of Michelangelo’s 34 frescoes. To give guests a real gallery experience, each image will be accompanied by informative signage and audio guides will be available to rent for an even more in-depth experience. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition will be housed at the Ice Cream Factory at West Village from October 27, 2021 to January 5, 2022. As the Italians say, “Il mattino ha l’oro in bocca” (the early bird catches the worm), so we suggest grabbing your tickets pronto.