EXHIBITION/ Lapo Binazzi’s Philosophy of the Roasted Chicken
October 24 – December 7
Lapo Binazzi’s ‘Green Chicken’
An exhibition of radical design objects by Lapo Binazzi, worked on with SACI (Studio Arts College International) ceramics and sculpture students provides a glimpse of Binazzi’s lifelong work. Curated by Špela Zidar and guided by SACI instructors Lisa Nocentini and John Taylor, sculpture/lamps were developed by SACI students in a special and intriguing collaboration. Binazzi’s roasted chickens first appeared in his work titled Chicken Circus Circulation, a piece of radical architecture presented in 1968. This current exhibition features three large ceramic roasted chickens in green, red and yellow, that later became lamps and will be featured in Binazzi’s upcoming exhibition with original lampshades by Florentine artisans. More info at www.saci-florence.edu
SACI Gallery
Via Sant’Antonino 11, Florence
MARKET/ Collezionare a Firenze, Artigianarte
October 19-20, 10am-7pm
Market/Exhibition will take place at Tuscany Hall
34th edition of the market exhibition featuring collectibles, antiques, curiosities, vintage, historic documents, and crafts takes place this weekend. Ranging from small furniture and porcelain dolls to decorated ostrich eggs and knitted owls, this is sure to be a treasure chest delighting all in attendance. Unique and interesting, this is an important event for vintage collectors and the curious. Email mercatotenda@gmail.com for info on participating and www.tuscanyhall.it for details about the event.
Tuscany Hall
via Fabrizio di André angolo, Lungarno Aldo Moro
Florence Biennale – International Exhibition of Contemporary Art and Design
October 18-27
720 exhibitors from 73 countries from all 5 continents take part in the 12th edition of the event. A multitude of artistic forms make up the packed programme with ceramics, digital art, calligraphy, photography, sculpture, jewellery, game design and more. An event themed Big Data and Climate Change is sure to be a highlight during the proceedings. In collaboration with SACI (Studio Art College International), EarthDNA, Studio RF and Anughea Studios, a design exhibition will take place at the Fortezza da Basso presenting interactive projects delving into the complexity of climate change. A number of prestigious awards will also be presented as part of the festival, rewarding innovative thinking and creative excellence. Find out more at www.florencebiannale.org
Padiglione Spadolini
Fortezza da Basso, viale Strozzi 1, Florence
EXHIBITION/ Chronicles in Color by Allan Deas
Until November 15
‘Island’ by Allan Deas
As part of the Florence Queer Festival taking place from October 15-20, Chronicles in Color, is the first solo exhibition by Allan Deas, with a selection of works that span 12 years of his career. The Scottish illustrator’s works draw on his childhood in the 70s and 80s, in a gloriously bold style. Referred to as a “playground of colors”, the artists humour and retro-meets-contemporary perspective are a highlight of the Florence Queer Festival. To find out more about this exhibition and the other events in the festival, see www.florencequeerfestival.it. Free entry.
Monday to Thursday from 9am-9.30pm and Friday from 9am-6.30pm
IED – Istituto Europeo di Design
via Bufalini 6r
PHOTOGRAPHY/ Street View Photography’s Photowalk
October 19-20, 10am
Discover hidden corners of Florence
Grab your cameras for a photowalk around the streets of Florence in English in collaboration with The Florentine. Every participant will receive a badge with a QRCode linked to an itinerary on Google Maps. The route planned makes the most of the best pockets of Florence for a journey of discovery about the city while gathering photographs in good company. 10am meeting at ZAP, Vicolo Santa Maria Maggiore, 1. Email streetphotographyitaly@gmail.com for details.
Vicolo Santa Maria Maggiore, 1, Florence
FASHION/ Gravity
October 18-20, 10am-5pm
Garments inspired by the moon landing in 1969
Fashion, design and graphics come together in this exhibition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Completely white dresses and jewels will be exhibited for three days. The pieces were created as part of the Hands4Work project in which 100 students were selected from Liceo Artistici in Porta Romana and Sesto Fiorentino to spend 100 hours creating 10 outfits based on the theme. With collaboration from specialised tutors. IED students organised the graphics, organisation and promotion of the event.
Free entry.
Sala delle Colonne
Fondazione CR Firenze
via Bufalini 6, Florence
