Mona Lisa comes to life in Beijing – Arts & Entertainment

www.msnbc.msn.com — A new high-tech art exhibit, dubbed the "World Classic Interactive Arts Exhibition", has just opened in Beijing and brings to life 61 artistic masterpieces now made interactive by a South Korean gallery. Leonardo da Vinci's famous (self?) portrait is giving visitors the opportunity to finally ask her what the heck that goofy smile is all about.

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