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// Da Vinci - The Genius: in St Petersburg
The Russian debut of Da Vinci - The Genius continues to draw excellent crowds to St Petersburg's Artillery Museum, with approximately 70,000 visitors in it's first 60 days. The public continue to be amazed at the multi-disciplined quintessential renaissance man.

// Da Vinci - The Genius: Opens in Madrid
Da Vinci - The Genius is now on show in Madrid with a great selection of original Leonardo drawings and Spanish influenced Renaissance paintings. Opening at Arte Canal, on December 2, the exhibition attracted over 18,000 visitors in it's first week! The Da Vinci legacy is very much alive and well 500 years on.

// Grande Exhibitions wins prestigious Export Awards for the second year running
Grande Exhibitions was recently awarded the Winner of the Small to Medium Business Services category at the 2011 Governor of Victoria Export Awards in Melbourne, Australia. "Winning such a prestigious award for the second year in a row, will continue to strengthen our brand within local and international markets, giving new business partners confidence they are dealing with a professional and reputable company" explains Bruce Peterson, Managing Director. Grande Exhibitions also received a Commendee award in the Arts and Entertainment category.

// Planet Shark: Opens in Dallas, Texas on November 3, 2011
Museum of Nature & Science, are excited to be hosting Planet Shark - Predator or Prey for what will be exhibitions second visit to the United States.

// Da Vinci - The Genius: now on show in Panama City
Panama City is playing host to Da Vinci: The Genius, open now in the prestigious venue, Santo Tomas - Elefante Blanco Ave. 5ta C Sur, Panamá City, Panamá.

// Da Vinci - The Genius: opens in St. Petersburg with great success
Da Vinci - The Genius made it's Russian debut on October 1, and has been well received with over 28,000 visitors in it's first 3 weeks!

// Van Gogh - Alive: Dance Amongst Van Gogh
Visual art and performing art were recently combined in Van Gogh - Alive, with the moving performance "Dance Amongst Van Gogh". Renown Singaporean choreographers, Jereh Leong Jian Hao, Andrew Ng, and Ng Kin Wee, embraced the immersive experience of Van Gogh - Alive in this captivating 30 minute production.

// Da Vinci - The Genius: Costa Rica reaches 12,000 Facebook followers
Leading up to the official opening of Da Vinci - The Genius at Antigua Aduana (Old Customs House), San Jose, Costa Rica the official fan site on Facebook reaches 12,000 followers.

// Planet Shark: National Geographic Channel sponsorship
In an agreement welcomed by Science Centre Singapore and Grande Exhibitions, National Geographic Channel committed their support for Planet Shark - Predator or Prey as Official Television Partner.

// Van Gogh Alive: world premiere
Van Gogh Alive - The Exhibition has made it's world premiere at the Marina Bay Sands ArtScience Museum, Singapore on April 14, 2011. Bringing to life the work of Vincent van Gogh in a unique fusion of art and audio-visual technology, Van Gogh Alive is receiving glowing reports from local Singaporean, and international visitors alike.

// Planet Shark: opens in Singapore
The exhibition is being hosted by the Science Centre Singapore, and opened on April 16, to rave reviews.

// Da Vinci The Genius: opening in Kentucky in May 2011
The Frazier Museum, Louisville will be hosting Da Vinci The Genius from May 14, 2011.

// Da Vinci - The Genius: to open in Tokyo, Japan later this year
Hibiya Park, Chiyoda-ku in Tokyo, Japan will host the exhibition from December 6, 2010

// Planet Shark: opening in Sydney, Australia
The exhibition is being hosted by the Australian National Maritime Museum opening on November 26, 2010. For more information please see article

// Grande Exhibitions wins two prestigious Export Awards
Grande Exhibitions was recently awarded the Winner of the Small to Medium Business Services category at the 2010 Governor of Victoria Export Awards in Melbourne, Australia. "We don’t go looking for these awards, but they are a nice accolade for the team that we are among the best of the best at what we do" explains Bruce Peterson, Managing Director. Grande Exhibitions also received a Commendee award in the Emerging Exporter category.

// Planet Shark: is heading to Sydney, Australia in November 2010
The Australian National Maritime Museum is thrilled to be hosting the Planet Shark - Predator or Prey - The Exhibition opening 26 November 2010. Please refer to the exhibition information on the ANMM website see website

// Da Vinci - The Genius: opens in Seoul, Korea
The War Memorial of Korea Seoul is hosting the exhibition from September 28, 2010

// Da Vinci - The Genius: attracts large numbers in Taiwan with the exhibition closing in Kaohsiung on September 12, 2010
The National Museum of Science and Technology in Kaohsiung, Taiwan saw more than 400,000 people attend the exhibition over 3 months. An outstanding result for the Museum!

// Da Vinci - The Genius: closes in Manchester on September 13, 2010
Read interesting articles from bloggers who visited the exhibition at MOSI "I left the exhibition wanting to know more about Leonardo Da Vinci; a testament to how well the exhibition has been put together." For full article, read

"Never has there been one exhibition to show all of Da Vinci's in depth knowledge and genius in all of the many subjects." For full article, read

// Da Vinci - The Genius: closes at the National Geographic Museum in Washington, DC on September 12, 2010
The Museum was thrilled with the success of the exhibition. "Our visitors have been fascinated to experience the designs of Leonardo da Vinci in three dimensions. The exhibition encourages curious and creative thought" says Susan Norton, Director, National Geographic Museum

// Da Vinci - The Genius: the exhibition in Kaohsuing, Taiwan received very large visitor numbers through the doors
A total of 391,166 visitors went through the Da Vinci - The Genius exhibition at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Kaohsuing with a daily average of 2004 people visiting the exhibition!

// Da Vinci - The Genius: opens at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Grande Exhibitions is pleased to announce the opening of Da Vinci - The Genius at the National Museum of Science and Technology in Kaohsiung. Please see information from TraNews. Read full article

// Planet Shark: read the Charlotte Observer newspaper review
Is Planet Shark suitable for kids? Yes, if they’re old enough for “Jaws”; especially if they enjoy Steven Spielberg’s famous flick (some artifacts and footage from the 1975 release are on display). read full article

// Planet Shark: reallyareyouserious.com blog review
The coolest thing they have is a “frozen in time” display that features a real, frozen 700lb Bluefin Tuna and it’s natural predator a real, frozen 10ft adult Mako Shark... read full article

// Da Vinci - The Genius: National Geographic Museum Press Release
WASHINGTON (May 19, 2010) "Da Vinci - The Genius," a comprehensive traveling exhibition detailing the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci, will be on display at the National Geographic Museum from June 18 to Sept. 12. Read full article

// Secrets of Mona Lisa: read blog from the Lonely Planet - Up close with the Mona Lisa at MOSI in Manchester
"Did the Mona Lisa have any eyelashes?" and "What did she look like naked?" (without her varnish) and "What’s scribbled on the back of the painting?". If these questions have been keeping you awake at night, then you’ll find all the answers you need at the Da Vinci Exhibition at MOSI (Museum of science and Industry) in Manchester. Read full article

// Da Vinci - The Genius: heads to Washington, DC
The National Geographic Museum is to host The Da Vinci - The Genius exhibition opening on June 11, 2010.

// Grande Exhibitions: permanent Da Vinci - The Genius museum opens in Venice, Italy
Il Genio di Leonardo da Vinci Museo is now open in Scuola Grande di San Rocce, Venice. The museum is located on the tourist walk from the train station to Saint Marks Square Next to the Church of San Rocce.

// Planet Shark: blog review from Planet Shark visitor
It was absolutely awesome. The progression of the exhibit is pretty perfect, starting with the usual skeletons, teeth, and interactive computer displays then they play audio from interviews with shark attack victims. It’s pretty intense. What I wasn’t expecting was the emotional reaction that came up for me in the end of the exhibit. read full article

// Planet Shark: fortunate discoveries while traveling - Serendipitous Journey review
The Planet shark exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium explains many fascinating aspects of sharks from evolution to how they use unique senses to hunt their prey. My perception of these amazing animals has changed and has made me more skeptical about the media’s presentation of these wonderful creatures. read full article

// Grande Exhibitions attends ECSITE Conference in Germany from June 3-5
Grande Exhibitions is exhibiting at this year’s ESCITE Conference in Dortmund, Germany showcasing the complete traveling exhibition portfolio from the Business Bistro booth No. 6. On display will be the world’s only 360 degree replica of the Mona Lisa!

// Grande Exhibitions: Joint Venture agreement with The Victoria & Albert Museum London
Managing Director - Bruce Peterson, today entered into a joint venture agreement with the V&A to develop an iconic traveling exhibition. The exhibition subject matter is under wraps for the moment. The exhibit is aimed to launch at the V&A in London in 2012 then start an exclusive global tour to prestigious museums in a number of international cities.

// Planet Shark: review from the Q Family Travel Blog
It’s good to have great info to teach them that sharks are not as scary as they might thought. The fact that majority of sharks kill less humans than other accident gives me some comfort. read full article

// Da Vinci - The Genius: The Last Supper in actual size
Grande Exhibitions will reveal in the Tampa, USA and Taipei, Taiwan traveling exhibitions opening in February 2010, a grand new addition to Da Vinci -The Genius. Visitors will see for the first time the exhibit's The Last Supper animation projected to the actual size of the original fresco: 29ft x 14ft. Patrons will watch as Leonardo's The Last Supper comes to life with a compelling account of how the master artist created this iconic, yet technically flawed, fresco.

// Da Vinci - The Genius: Taipei launches with huge success
"Did the Mona Lisa have any eyelashes?" and "What did she look like naked?" (without her varnish) and "What’s scribbled on the back of the painting?". If these questions have been keeping you awake at night, then you’ll find all the answers you need at the Da Vinci Exhibition at MOSI (Museum of science and Industry) in Manchester. Read full article