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.
23 paintings by the Romania-born artist are on display until March 7, 2027.
On display until January 5, the artists who defined printmaking are at the centre of the exhibition.
10 paintings depict two pomegranates in familiar sites across the city, on display at Geko Art Studio and the Helvetia & Bristol Hotel.
Erii Nakajima reflects on community, culture and the making of Lailac in Florence.
Museums as people-powered places.
The Danish collective's installation "There Are Other Fish In The Sea" explores a future dominated by marine life rather than us.
Where technology, music and entertainment meet. Discover all Bright Festival has to offer in an interview with the founders.
Discover the process of restoring and preserving historic artworks at the Museo del Restauro, where restoration is an art form of its own.
Director Bo Viktor Nylund on the new Office of Strategy and Evidence, and how a historic Florentine hub is shaping children's rights worldwide.
We learn about the cultural centre's activities and the group's involvement in obtaining a Nobel Peace Prize.
When passion for decorated manuscripts turns into educational workshops.
The filmmaker and Egyptologist presents his documentary "Nefertari: The Great Queen of Ancient Egypt" at the Firenze Archeo Film festival.
The story of Prato's iconic biscuit, a symbol, still hand-packaged and parcelled up to be easily transported.
The musician and writer discuss their creative careers.
Astra Codex at Istituto de’ Bardi transforms art and zodiac signs into anthropomorphic figures using textiles and embroidery.
Having moved from Paris to Florence, Chiara worked to forge friendships and create community events.
An account of ORT's rehearsal in their Teatro Verdi base.
"The Cheeky Buggers" is a group started by expats with the purpose of putting cycling enthusiasts in touch.
Beauty is reborn thanks to the hard work of those who lend their hands to restoring the city's surfaces.
Until February 22, discover "Toulouse-Lautrec–A Journey through the Paris of the Belle Époque" with 170+ works and objects.
Luthier Paris Andrew lives a life among strings in her Careggi-based studio.
Some helpful tips to get you through this stressful time of the year.
In search of cooler climes, we head out to hilltop festivals and nights under the stars, with plenty of "sagra" and sunbathing thrown in.
Until October 29, works by the American artist and environmentalist are hosted on the ground floor of the museum.