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.

What's On in Florence

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Nico Vascellari’s “Oltre” in the Sala d’Arme

Oltre is the final part in the trilogy of the Italian artist’s semester in Florence.

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Giovanni Stradano at the Palazzo Vecchio

"The Strangest and Most Beautiful Inventions in the World" runs until February 18.

NEWS

Florence Cathedral chosen as ‘Most Beautiful Italian Photograph 2023’

The Wiki Loves Monuments competition encourages an awareness of the wealth of Italian cultural heritage.

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Pier Francesco Foschi at the Accademia Gallery

Over 40 works by the 16th-century artist are on display until March 10, 2024.

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New layout of the medals and Baroque rooms at the Bargello Museum

The spaces spotlight the Lorraine Medici medal collection, with Baroque sculptures showcased.

Culture

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Craft exhibition inspired by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Artist collective Intreccio Creativo takes part in the Palace Women – Oltrarno and Beyond project.

THINGS TO DO

Artigianato e Palazzo returns to the Corsini Gardens

100 selected craftspeople show their expert wares from September 15 to 17.

THINGS TO DO

Vintage + secondhand shops in Florence

Dress the part while staying sustainable during your time in Tuscany.

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Tyler Ellis and her Tuscany-made celebrity-loved bags

Tyler Ellis’s must-have bags are produced near Florence with a father-and-son-owned manufacturer.

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.

THINGS TO DO

ABC, aka Alice’s Book Club

A bilingual book club, wine painting and a kids' book exchange begin this October.

The final say

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Bianca Cappello and her “camerino”

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

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How the Pitti Palace came into being

The massive scale of Luca’s palace would make it the largest private home in the world at that time.

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Francesco Nuti

Various commemorations in Francesco Nuti’s memory will take place in Prato and Florence.

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Austen Henry Layard

Excavator and politician

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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