EPFL&HKBU present 360⁰ Terapixel Panorama of the Battle of Murten 1893/2024

As part of our Swiss Month celebrations, we are proud to present a flagship event in innovation and technology, showcasing collaboration between Hong Kong and Switzerland in the field of cultural heritage digitization. Professors Jeffrey Shaw (Hong Kong Baptist University) and Sarah Kenderdine (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL) have curated an extraordinary experience featuring the world’s largest digitized artwork: The Panorama of the Battle of Murten.

This monumental 10m x 100m painting, created in 1893 by Louis Braun, depicts the historic Swiss victory over Charles the Bold in 1476. Now, through cutting-edge digitization techniques, the artwork is being transformed into a stunning 1.6 terapixel digital image, offering viewers unprecedented detail and immersion. The project exemplifies groundbreaking work in digital conservation, data science, and immersive technologies.

Join us for guided tours of this remarkable digitized panorama at the HKBU Visualization Research Center on 9 and 10 November, followed by a symposium on 11 November at HKBU, where experts will explore the technological and cultural significance of this project. This is a unique opportunity to experience an iconic piece of Swiss history through a fusion of art and technology.

Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in an innovative collaboration between Hong Kong and Switzerland. Registration is open for both the tours and symposium—secure your spot today!

Host or Publisher Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong