The Birth of a Legend

An unquenchable curiosity about the world
An irrepressible craving for true knowledge
An incessant willingness to learn

These are the intuitive primal energy that propels us to recognise our very own Legend.

Leonardo da Vinci, widely recognised as the epitome of a polymath excelling in multiple intelligences, had been curious about the surrounding world since childhood. From birds soaring up the sky, a kitten pacing in a graceful demeanour to everything in the Mother Nature nurtured his hungry mind, prompting him to study the phenomenon of flight, the art of painting, the logic of mathematics, the structure of anatomy and the mysteries of astrology.

Da Vinci kept his curiosity fresh all his life. He explored the world around him unremittingly and he studied every possible subject he could think of in unprecedented depth. Originally trained as a painter, he was deeply fascinated by anatomy that he decided to incorporate the two practices seamlessly into one. His modus operandi is exemplified by his oeuvre, including his most famous work Mona Lisa, depicting human figures in uniquely stylised manner with high level of verisimilitude. Da Vinci was also a hugely successful scientist, working extensively in disciplines like anatomy, mathematics, geology, botany, cartography, architecture and engineering. All his life, he studied in pursuit of not merely excellence but the truth the new that lies beyond the human eye. His insistence and attitude made him the legendary master bridging the two supposedly opposing realms of art and science, the archetypal Renaissance Master with expertise in a wide range of subjects.

HKU SPACE has always strived to promote lifelong learning, aiming at training polymaths with professional knowledge and collective intelligences. To further promote and arouse public awareness upon our philosophy, we launched this campaign themed around the slogan “Live it. Learn it.” Based on full-scale interpretations of the quintessentially all-round genius Leonardo da Vinci on various levels, the campaign brings out the polymath in every one of us.

HKU SPACE will keep on providing a versatile and multi-disciplinary learning platform that serves as a source of wisdom for all students — fulfilling their curiosity in the first place while inspiring them with knowledge as time goes by. In the sea of knowledge, through lifelong learning, may we all reveal our very own personal Legend.