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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.
At Frascione Gallery, Emily Young’s ancient-looking sculptures enter into dialogue with the Old Masters, delving into memory, matter and the passage of time, through December 19.
Take a train or FlixBus and indulge in the best art shows in Italy this fall.
From Renaissance masters and ancient fragments to contemporary visions of the human figure, Florence and Tuscany are ushering in the new season with a vibrant programme of exhibitions spanning centuries, ...
23 paintings by the Romania-born artist are on display until March 7, 2027.
At Frascione Gallery, Emily Young’s ancient-looking sculptures enter into dialogue with the Old Masters, delving into memory, matter and the passage of time, through December 19.
Take a train or FlixBus and indulge in the best art shows in Italy this fall.
From Renaissance masters and ancient fragments to contemporary visions of the human figure, Florence and Tuscany are ushering in the new season with a vibrant programme of exhibitions spanning centuries, ...
23 paintings by the Romania-born artist are on display until March 7, 2027.
53 artists will open their studios to the public across three dates, offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the contemporary creative community.
The 1444 masterpiece has been restored with the project supported by Friends of Florence and donors William and Jeanne Bice.
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Join our exclusive Leather Workshop at our Il Bisonte boutique in Florence. Guided by our master artisans, you’ll learn the basics of leathercraft and create your own unique vegetable-tanned leather ...
Join botanical artist Úrsula Romero for a 7-day creative retreat from October 17–24, 2026, at Borgo Burlamacchi near Lucca, Italy. Suitable for all levels, the course explores flower painting and ...
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Earn a TEFL Certificate. Train to teach English as a foreign language. New courses monthly – 4 weeks, 120 hr, 10 hr teaching practice. Graduate credits offered towards a master ...
A full day of expert publishing advice, one-on-one feedback and networking in the heart of Florence.
Historic Gianni Bono collection of more than 800,000 items donated to the Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Firenze.
Read more about the Florence-born creative in the latest The Curators’ Quaderno from Calliope Arts and The Florentine Press.
Students, volunteers and local residents are helping to reintegrate collections of texts that lost their cataloguing references in the chaos of 1966.
Though he planned a grand family tomb in Naples, Viceroy Pedro Álvarez de Toledo was ultimately buried in Florence’s Cathedral.
The many lives of the woman who turned a family fortune into Italy's National Trust
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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