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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    Cecily Brown ‘Temptations, Torments, Trials and Tribulations’

    Museo Novecento and Palazzo Vecchio host works by the renowned artist until February 4.

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    Florence Biennale brings 600-plus international artists to the city

    Lifetime achievement awards will be presented to David LaChapelle and Santiago Calatrava.

    COMMUNITY

    Trisomia 21: support for Down syndrome

    The charity works to support children and adults with Down syndrome and their families.

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    Non-gender-specific toy shop opens in the Oltrarno

    LíLá Toys goes beyond the usual commercial offering.

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    ABC, aka Alice’s Book Club

    A bilingual book club, wine painting and a kids' book exchange begin this October.

    ART + CULTURE

    A part yet apart: Liu Bolin ‘Hiding in Florence’

    The internationally renowned artist 'disappears' in front of famous Florentine monuments.

    COMMUNITY

    CoWork-It Mamma: childcare meets coworking for mothers

    International mums can now co-work while making sure their children are kept safe and entertained.

    COMMUNITY

    Florence Book Club: finding fellow readers

    The Florence Book Club promises good reads, interesting conversation and new friendships.

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    La Compagnia di Babbo Natale: Santas spreading sunshine

    Find out about the charitable endeavours of La Compagnia di Babbo Natale, a foundation helping those in need.

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    American International League of Florence Christmas Bazaar

    The American International League of Florence hosts their annual charity Christmas market on December 7 and 8.

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    Inside Banksy: Unauthorized Exhibition opens at Cattedrale dell’Immagine

    Banksyphiles will gravitate towards this unforgettable show.

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    Florence Vintage Market raises funds for FILE

    President of FILE, Livia Sanminiatelli Branca, gives insight into the charity and fundraising event.

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    Forward-thinking film: Lo Schermo dell’Arte

    Director and co-founder Silvia Lucchesi shares more about the thought-provoking screenings.

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    Shop vintage clothes at Tee-Pee

    The Tee-Pee vintage shop in Florence is packed with vintage clothing and with personality.

    ART + CULTURE

    GADA Playhouse for Contemporary Arts

    The Gli Amici di Aurora (GADA) Playhouse in Florence is a creative hub for contemporary arts.

    ART + CULTURE

    Elliott Erwitt exhibition: a conversation with the curator

    An interview with Biba Giacchetti about the Elliott Erwitt exhibition at Villa Bardini this October.

    ART + CULTURE

    Women advancing the arts in Tuscany

    Three conversations with women in Tuscany about their cultural endeavours.

    ART + CULTURE

    Emanuele Giannelli on Mr. Arbitrium and contemporary art

    The Pietrasanta-based artist discusses the significance of the works on display in Florence and his view on contemporary art’s role in society.  

    ART + CULTURE

    Women in Balance at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum

    Women in Balance 1955/1965 at the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum starts with a display dedicated to Wanda Miletti Ferragamo (1921-2018) and leads into social history in the 1950s and 60s.

    ART + CULTURE

    Palazzo Strozzi: Olafur Eliasson’s Nel tuo tempo to open

    Colour, water and light focused works dialogue with the Renaissance palazzo.

    ART + CULTURE

    Jason Arkles solo exhibition at Museo Bellini

    Ahead of his first solo free exhibition titled Andra’ Tutto Bene in Florence at Magazzino 5, Museo Bellini (lungarno Soderini 5) from September 22 to October 5, we spoke with ...

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    What to do in Florence this August

    As chiuso per ferie (closed for holidays) signs pop up all over, we take you through ideas for an estate in style.

    ART + CULTURE

    Interi: The Florence Fragment Collection

    Distressed ecclesiastical relics are transformed by natural specimens into sculptural works.

    COMMUNITY

    Humanitarian efforts in Florence

    Nancy Bailey gives The Florentine an insight into the humanitarian response to refugees in Florence and wider Europe.

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