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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.
Largest private donation of 4.5 million euro ever received by a museum in Florence
The exhibition marks the first time that a piece of contemporary art has been displayed in the piazza.
Chief curator Peta Motture tells us about the ‘Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance’ show.
INO Director Raffaella Fontana tells us about the conservation of Artemisia's Allegory of Inclination, using 3D digital technology.
A mural by Lorenzo Tonda and Federico Niccolai addresses the issue of community integration.
Ticket prices are set to rise at the Uffizi during high season this year, aimed at international visitors.
Discover the family history of Stefano Chiti's Oltrarno bottega "B&C", growing from a tinsmith's studio to an internationally renowned lamp designer.
Piazza Santa Croce in Florence fills with the carefully crafted creations by skilled artisans for two fairs this season. The International Ceramics Fair will be held from October 1-2, followed ...
Six women in Florence discuss their work with sustainable textiles, clothing and home décor in Florence and environs.
Historic jeweller Cassetti has upped its customer service by opening a watch service centre by the Ponte Vecchio.
The history of Montelupo's ceramics factory and the story of the family that were behind the potter's wheel for over a hundred years.
IN BOTTEGA connects artisans in the Oltrarno district of Florence with new clients through tours and other experience-based initiatives.
A brief history on the iconic Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra and his impact on the world of fashion.
Home-atelier museum Casa Schlatter houses a collection of over 350 Schlatter works and artefacts that are available for public viewing.
Learn the backstory of "Heroes, a True Story" based on courageous real-life events in Fiesole during the Second World War.
Fifty years after the discovery of the Riace bronzes in 1972, the exceptional state of conservation of the statues found in San Casciano dei Bagni show the shift between the Etruscans and Romans in Tuscany.
Three conversations with women in Tuscany about their cultural endeavours.
Maria Annunziata Carolina Bonaparte, the youngest sister of Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen of Naples, was buried in the San Salvi Church.
Advanced technologies for the study and conservation of cultural heritage homed in the Renaissance city.
Summer 2022 brought exciting discoveries in Pompeii, the largest working archaeological site in the world, attracting millions of tourists every year. About 24 kilometers south of Naples, this Ancient Roman ...
A brief history on the iconic Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra and his impact on the world of fashion.
The bi-annual fashion spectacle has arrived in Florence for another edition of the stylish trade show.
CEO of Pitti Immagine, Raffaello Napoleone, tells us what to watch out for during this edition of the trailblazing trade fair.
The Tee-Pee vintage shop in Florence is packed with vintage clothing and with personality.
Entertaining the 30,000-plus tourists that come through Florence every day
Viareggio Carnevale is a multimillion euro enterprise. We go behind the scenes to see the floats in the making
During the Renaissance, the city was known for having a widespread culture of homosexuality.
Two recent Busoni Competition winners will play at The British Institute in March: Ivan Krpan and Emanuil Ivanov.
Fabio Corcos and Michele Alunni's new record store Logout is a hub for music lovers, offering live events and DJ courses to champion local artists.
Louis Emory talks about his group The Reckless Few’s first album, Love Italy, and his upbringing in an Italian-American family.
For writers and poets, finding a place to work in Florence can be harder than you would expect.
Military historian and author Antony Beevor reminisces about his Florentine heritage ahead of a talk at The British Institute.
Co-chair at the Children's Lending Library Valerie Perkins shares her experience.
The Paperback Exchange share their picks of the best Florence-based books to read this winter.
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.
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