Art + Culture

The boundless cultural heritage of Florence, Italy, grants us an ever-interesting array of exhibitions and performances. Find out what’s going on in the city’s many museums and cultural spaces, read reviews and interviews, and take a deep dive into the work of artists, artisans, writers and creators of all-kinds.

THINGS TO DO

The Devil’s Passion

This March, a remarkable retelling of the Passion of Christ comes to Italy. 

NEWS

Behind the scenes of Florence’s hotels in the low season

Low season means maintenance for the city's hospitality industry

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Astronomical traditions in Florence

From historical exhibits to modern scientific breakthroughs

What's On in Florence

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Newly discovered Plautilla Nelli painting to be restored

Artemisia Gold and Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici will revive the small panel painting.

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Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale holds exhibition inspired by early women astronomers

"Women of the Sky: From Muses to Scientists" is organized by Museo Galileo and the National Central Library of Florence.

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Annya Sand exhibits ‘Tribute to Women’ at Hotel Savoy

The British-Kazakh abstract artist becomes the hotel’s first female artist in residence.

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Henry Moore’s ‘Warrior with Shield’ relocated to Palazzo Vecchio’s Terrace of Saturn

The work donated to The British Institute of Florence is now on show where the artist originally intended.

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La Specola reopens in a rediscovery of the natural world

Big animals, minerals from meteorites and Medici gems are among the captivating highlights.

THINGS TO DO

Roberto Innocenti at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

From February 22-May 26, works by the renowned Florentine illustrator detail literary classics and historical moments.

Books

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5 contemporary Italian authors you have to read

Head for your local bookstore, take a leap of faith, and see what these 5 contemporary Italian writers have to offer.

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Bret Easton Ellis in Florence to present his latest novel

La Città dei Lettori hosts the author at Teatro della Pergola on October 18.

COMMUNITY

A Florentine Resistance story in English 

Remembering Renato Levi and the Radio CORA Resistance group.

The final say

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Fortezza da Basso

A closer look at five centuries of the fortress' history and the next five years of developments.

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The Tre Porte palace

Art Deco architecture and details make this landmark worth a visit.

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The Buonomini of San Martino

The task of these 12 men was to collect funds, seek out the needy and distribute the alms.

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Bianca Cappello and her “camerino”

Francesco de' Medici's wife once had her own private chamber in the Palazzo Vecchio.

Florence is synonymous with art, with its centuries of rich cultural heritage drawing enthusiasts year after year. We foster the fervour by providing exhibition reviews of the latest art shows, while regularly giving updates on the latest happenings at sites like Palazzo Strozzi, Palazzo Pitti, the Uffizi Galleries and the lesser-known contemporary galleries you’ll find peppered across the city.

Artists, artisans, writers and creators of all-kinds are explored through interviews and reviews. Check out news from the city’s many museums and cultural spaces with detailed accounts on recent renovations and restorations, new additions to the cultural landscape, and art history courses worthy of note. Installations in places like Palazzo Vecchio and piazza della Signoria are covered, with a keen eye on the contemporary cultural scene also.

Videos delve deeper into some works, with high-caliber exhibitions and exciting new displays to be found. Topics like Dante and the 1966 flood receive focus, as well as musicians on the scene and the latest books about Florence, Tuscany and Italy that you need to add to your reading list, sharing words from the writers. Fashion features with the latest on the shows spreading style across the city, with artisans and their crafts, monuments and more also to be found.

There’s no doubt that the Renaissance city is never short of cultural updates, with its immense heritage to be found at every turn. With an endless amount to discover, we take you through the latest as we have it, with a team of expert writers regularly contributing in-depth pieces as the art world endlessly evolves.

Art + Culture features:

  • Art
  • Culture
  • Museums
  • Heritage
  • Music
  • Exhibition reviews
  • Artisans
  • Dante
  • 1966 Florence flood
  • Italian sketches
  • Royals in Florence
  • Famous expats
  • Monuments
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