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Alexandra Korey is Head of Digital at The Florentine's sister company, Flod. She specializes in social media & digital strategy for tourism, culture and wine. In a past life, she was an art history professor with a PhD from the University of Chicago. For fun, she writes her blog www.arttrav.com, where she's been reporting on art, culture and life in Italy since 2004.
The Ospedale del Ceppo is one of Pistoia’s landmark buildings. The hospital was founded in 1277 but a Renaissance expansion under the direction of Michelozzo puts the architecture in close relation with that of Brunelleschi at Florence’s Ospedale degli Innocenti. On its faç
‘Single friends! Don’t have a/c at home? Want to try a marriage without commitment? For loan, Italian husband sensitive to gusts of cold wind, available for warm summer nights…so I ...
The building may be centuries old but things are happening this summer at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Free WiFi A new free wifi system has been installed in the museum, courtesy of Amici degli Uffizi. This is significant because visitors will be able to take advantage of connected
Over 35,000 visitors descended on the small town of Braccagni (GR) in Maremma during the June 2 long weekend for Game Fair, the Italian country festival. Organized by Fiera di Vicenza, it’s the 25th edition of this fair, but the first to be held in Tuscany as
Incoming director of Palazzo Strozzi Arturo Galansino brings international experience and enthusiasm to the job; since 2013 he has been curator of exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts, ...
Always find yourself mixing up Medici history? It’s not your fault, given their habit of naming everyone Cosimo. If you’d like to know a bit more about this family, there’s ...
Critically-acclaimed UK artist Antony Gormley has been exploring the relationship of the human body to space through sculpture since the 1960s. This spring at Forte Belvedere, Florentines have a chance to get to know the artist’s work through his largest exhibition yet, the site-specific installation of
The night of October 5, 1600, was an important one for Maria de’ Medici, daughter of grand duke Francesco I and Giovanna d’Austria: this was the date of her marriage by proxy to Henry IV, King of France. The wedding took place in Florence’s cathedral
If the name Gherardo delle Notti doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry about it. This Utrecht-born, 17th-century artist is the subject of the first ever monographic exhibit at the Uffizi as part of the Florentine state galleries’ commitment to presenting lesser-known artists
292 diamonds that seem to float on a tiara. A bracelet with 9 square emeralds and 288 rose-cut diamonds. 1,693 diamonds for a total of 23,57 carats paired with 20 rubies on a collar-shaped necklace. Even just in pure volume of sparkle, this exhibition is a
31 million euro for construction and restoration at the Grande Museo del Duomo di Firenze, all covered by the Opera del Duomo from ticket sales and without using public funds. The allocated sum was announced yesterday at a press conference hosted by the Opera del Duomo, which presented the unified
Pointing to the maiolica roundel on the facade of the Pazzi Chapel, Dr. Peter Weller (best known for his role as Robocop, and a recent doctoral graduate of UCLA in art history) says: "Luca della Robbia is as important as Donatello, Michelangelo, Raffaello or all the other ninja turtles."
Photos by Marco Badiani Most people go into buildings. But in the case of Santa Croce and in particular the Pazzi Chapel, the building has gotten into us. Being partners of Opera di Santa Croce’s Kickstarter campaign to raise $95,000 before December 19, 2014 has come
This December cover is a special one, a contemporary scene designed expressly for The Florentine by Fiesole-born etcher Andrea Ricceri. Ricceri lives and works in Florence—he has created more than 100 plates with a focus on historic scenes and city views. While he does the drawing,
Anyone who has witnessed the passage from summer to autumn in Italy knows that here the seasons are defined by dates, not weather. On September 1, the beaches empty and people put on their light piumini and scarves no matter what the temperature. As the supposedly cooler season progresses into
The Florentine and Opera di Santa Croce hit the internet the other night to have a Twitter Chat about the Church of Santa Croce and the Pazzi Chapel. We were interested in getting peoples' reactions to these spaces, as well as answering questions about the crowdfunding campaign that's running
Victor Coonin, author of the book From Marble to Flesh. The Biography of Michelangelo’s David, published by The Florentine Press, demonstrates that while we think we know a lot about the David there is a lot of misinformation out there, and also some overlooked aspects. The potent sexuality
Picasso is a name that has become a trademark, and with this degree of international fame, it’s easy to think we ‘know’ the artist and his work, and stop there. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid is trying to multiply
Leonardo da Vinci’s unfinished painting representing the Adoration of the Magi, normally resident at the Uffizi Gallery, has been undergoing analysis and restoration since late 2012. The painting was begun in 1481 for the monastery of San Donato a Scopeto and was abandoned with the artist left for
Cristina Acidini’s resignation from her position as Superintendent of the Polo Museale Fiorentino was made public yesterday, September 22, amidst news that she and Antonio Paolucci, who held the position previously and is currently Director of the Vatican Museums, are under investigation for abuse of office. About the
You’ve arrived in your rental apartment in Florence and are faced with a busy time ahead, sightseeing and learning. You have minimal time to cook, but eating out every night will quickly bust your budget. No problem. Italian cooking is easy and inexpensive. Follow these simple shopping and
If you have a nose for history, you’ll like this one. The Polo Museale della città di Firenze (Florence’s state museums) are releasing a new scent called Giardini del Granduca. “Through this perfume that was created purposefully with scents inspired by Florence’s
An unfortunate coincidence has caused the cancellation of the upcoming exhibition of Spanish contemporary art at the Strozzina: on the same day, curator Franziska Nori left for another position and the Chamber of Commerce of Florence withdrew funding that would have covered the show. Yesterday, Palazzo Strozzi Foundation chairmanLorenzo Bini
