Jane Farrell

    With a background in literature, film, and classical civilisation, Jane moved from Ireland to Sicily for what was intended to be a brief stint teaching English, travel writing, and learning Italian. The love affair with Italy was unbreakable and led to making a permanent home in Florence. Always journalistically inclined, she writes about culture and community in Florence.

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    ART + CULTURE

    An unsettling joy: ‘Victor Man’ at Museo Novecento

    23 paintings by the Romania-born artist are on display until March 7, 2027.

    THINGS TO DO

    ‘Beyond the Renaissance: From Dürer to Parmigianino’ at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

    On display until January 5, the artists who defined printmaking are at the centre of the exhibition.

    THINGS TO DO

    Canadian artist Janet Traub exhibits Senza Fine in Florence

    10 paintings depict two pomegranates in familiar sites across the city, on display at Geko Art Studio and the Helvetia & Bristol Hotel.

    ART + CULTURE

    Erii Nakajima + Florence’s Lailac Japanese cultural organization

    Erii Nakajima reflects on community, culture and the making of Lailac in Florence.

    THINGS TO DO

    SUPERFLEX takes humans off-centre at Palazzo Strozzi

    The Danish collective's installation "There Are Other Fish In The Sea" explores a future dominated by marine life rather than us.

    THINGS TO DO

    Leading the way: Bright Festival

    Where technology, music and entertainment meet. Discover all Bright Festival has to offer in an interview with the founders.

    THINGS TO DO

    Inside the art of restoration at the Museo del Restauro

    Discover the process of restoring and preserving historic artworks at the Museo del Restauro, where restoration is an art form of its own.

    COMMUNITY

    Setting the standards: inside UNICEF Innocenti in Florence

    Director Bo Viktor Nylund on the new Office of Strategy and Evidence, and how a historic Florentine hub is shaping children's rights worldwide.

    COMMUNITY

    Pathways to peace: the Soka Gakkai Italian Buddhist Institute

    We learn about the cultural centre's activities and the group's involvement in obtaining a Nobel Peace Prize.

    COMMUNITY

    Illuminated art with Alison Salmon

    When passion for decorated manuscripts turns into educational workshops.

    ART + CULTURE

    An interview with Curtis Ryan Woodside

    The filmmaker and Egyptologist presents his documentary "Nefertari: The Great Queen of Ancient Egypt" at the Firenze Archeo Film festival.

    FOOD + WINE

    Behind the blue bag of Antonio Mattei’s biscotti

    The story of Prato's iconic biscuit, a symbol, still hand-packaged and parcelled up to be easily transported.

    COMMUNITY

    Cultural connections: interview with Peter Dulborough and Alessandra Parrini

    The musician and writer discuss their creative careers.

    COMMUNITY

    Astra Codex: an interview with the artist Daniele Davitti

    Astra Codex at Istituto de’ Bardi transforms art and zodiac signs into anthropomorphic figures using textiles and embroidery.

    COMMUNITY

    Creating community: an interview with Chiara Almeida

    Having moved from Paris to Florence, Chiara worked to forge friendships and create community events.

    ART + CULTURE

    Vocation for music: Orchestra della Toscana

    An account of ORT's rehearsal in their Teatro Verdi base.

    COMMUNITY

    Social cycling

    "The Cheeky Buggers" is a group started by expats with the purpose of putting cycling enthusiasts in touch.

    COMMUNITY

    Angeli del Bello marks 15 years of caring for the city

    Beauty is reborn thanks to the hard work of those who lend their hands to restoring the city's surfaces.

    THINGS TO DO

    The theatre of life: Toulouse-Lautrec at the Innocenti Museum

    Until February 22, discover "Toulouse-Lautrec–A Journey through the Paris of the Belle Époque" with 170+ works and objects.

    COMMUNITY

    A chat with luthier Paris Andrew

    Luthier Paris Andrew lives a life among strings in her Careggi-based studio.

    COMMUNITY

    The back to school business

    Some helpful tips to get you through this stressful time of the year.

    THINGS TO DO

    Beyond Florence: what’s on in Tuscany

    In search of cooler climes, we head out to hilltop festivals and nights under the stars, with plenty of "sagra" and sunbathing thrown in.

    THINGS TO DO

    Haley Mellin at Museo Novecento

    Until October 29, works by the American artist and environmentalist are hosted on the ground floor of the museum.

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