ISTANBUL: Istanbul’s Tulip Museum is exhibiting models of 100 innovative inventions designed by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance, along with 130 documents, codes and reproductions until Dec. 31. The exhibition is the most comprehensive ever held in a single venue worldwide.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the General Directorate of Foundations and the Da Vinci Foundation, the exhibition features over 100 models of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions. Accompanied by more than 130 documents, codes and reproductions, the exhibition offers visitors a deep dive into the genius’s works and inventions. This collection highlights Leonardo da Vinci’s impact on modern life and showcases how he left a universal legacy as both an artist and an inventor.
Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions and designs continue to inspire modern aerospace and mechanical engineering. His efforts to understand air currents laid the foundation for modern aircraft design, while his work influenced principles of aerodynamics in space vehicles. Similarly, da Vinci’s interest in complex machinery and automatic systems has significantly impacted industrial engineering and automation.
Thus, his past works serve as a bridge to today’s technological advancements. Mustafa Tolay, the chairperson of the Leonardo Da Vinci Association Türkiye Committee, who has studied Leonardo da Vinci for 50 years, including 30 in Italy, said: “Leonardo’s greatest trait was his curiosity. While he is .
