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.
Founded in 1999, the main objective has always been that no cancer patient should feel alone.
All things Tuscan are celebrated in piazza San Pancrazio.
Gonzaga University host the renowned writer, in conversation with Alessandro Raveggi.
The non-profit foundation seeks to foster new figurative artists through exhibitions, workshops, studio spaces and more.
We speak to the Scottish photographer about her Florence-focused works.
Artist Jean O'Reilly Barlow presented a piece to honour the occasion.
Creative People in Florence showcases works by locally-based artist.
The author elaborates on her recent work of historical fiction.
A talk with the museum director who took the reins of the Sant'Orsola project in 2022.
Dive deeper into the traditions of local communities through sagre.
Take your pick of the stellar selection of films under the stars.
Menus at the Oltrarno restaurant feature the Italian-themed artworks until September.
Until November 3, step beyond the veil to experience ghosts, ghouls and all things otherworldly.
The multi-functional Oltrarno space reflects the founder's many passions, from fashion to life coaching.
The new venue comprises a bar, theatre space, recording studio, co-working stations and more.
The Palazzo Vecchio announces a plan to save traditional newsstands.
Photographs by the Neapolitan master are on display until July 14, with an homage to Michelangelo.
Meet the artists in residence at the German-founded cultural institute in the Florence hills.
Take part in a real-life treasure hunt organized by an anonymous gift giver.
The Biblioteca dei Ragazzi returns with books, workshops and readings to delight children of all ages.
A bank of ideas for parents of little ones
25 large-scale works engage with themes of memory, history and war.
Beauty is in the detail for Irene Berni and her family-run B&B.