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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.
On June 13, tune into a live broadcast with paper restorer Simona Calza at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure.
Florence is home to Archea, a world-class architecture firm helmed by Marco Casamonti.
Autolinee Toscane displays photography, illustrations, poetry and prose.
Friends of Florence funds work on the apse, rood screen, pulpit, crucifixion and reliquary bust of San Miniato.
The Florentine academic who succeeded in her fight for recognition
Representing local and international artists
Florence is home to Archea, a world-class architecture firm helmed by Marco Casamonti.
The Florentine academic who succeeded in her fight for recognition
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.
Take the "Not for Tourist Map" tour to discover independent artisans across Florence.
Discover the family history of Stefano Chiti's Oltrarno bottega "B&C", growing from a tinsmith's studio to an internationally renowned lamp designer.
Jazz up your spring wardrobe with a splash of originality from Florence's creatives.
Head to the Mugello for the perfect spring looks.
A brief history on the iconic Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra and his impact on the world of fashion.
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
The novelist of ‘Tenderness’ discusses her life and times as a writer and teacher.
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.
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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