Leonardo and the sound of time with Adrian Fartade

Leonardo and the sound of time
On Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 6 p.m., the renowned YouTuber, writer and science communicator Adrian Fartade will officially activate the Leonardo da Vinci clock and meet the public to discuss his passion for science and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. Alongside the museum’s scientific director, Edoardo Zanon, Fartade will explain the laws of physics that enable this remarkable timekeeping mechanism to function, predating the studies of Galileo Galilei.

Adrian Fartade states: «Leonardo left us with many drawings, writings and beautiful works of all kinds, but we can only imagine how amazed he must have been, and how filled with wonder his eyes must have been at the world. Having the honour of starting a clock designed and drawn by him six centuries later, together with all of you in a museum dedicated to him, moves me deeply. Seeing the wonder and amazement in the eyes of those present in front of such ingenuity will almost be like seeing a little of his own through us. I look forward to seeing you there, not only to witness this remarkable feat, but also to inspire you to embrace your inner Leonardo».

The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore Leonardo’s creative mind, where art, science and engineering converge in the pursuit of an order that can capture the rhythm of time.

«We continue to promote culture and to encourage participation in cultural activities. The Leonardo3 Museum continues to grow and generate new knowledge through its ongoing research. Sharing our ongoing research with the public is both a duty and a privilege: it helps to keep alive the spirit of curiosity and innovation that Leonardo embodied. In March, we will celebrate our thirteenth year of activity, and we hope that the Municipality of Milan will recognise the value to the Gallery of a cultural institution that welcomes over 250,000 visitors a year and will stabilise its presence rather than call it into question. Losing the Leonardo3 Museum and Study Centre would be an irreparable loss for the city», says Massimiliano Lisa, director of Leonardo3.

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