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Here’s our round-up for November 28-December 5, 2024.
70-plus works provide insight on the unbreakable bond between the artistic movement and the northern French region.
A dazzling performance by the skilled ballerinas of the Romanian National Opera on December 22.
The artisanal workshops led by the “prince of antique dealers”, Stefano Bardini, and his son Ugo in the late 19th and early 20th centuries are the subject of an exhibition that journeys through the tradition of woodwork. Focusing on the artisanal expertise and production that made the Bardini workshops famous, the exhibition displays period objects and accessories which fascinated international patrons attracted to the dream of the Italian Renaissance.
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A wide array of screenings provides a platform for filmmakers to share their unique narratives and creative visions of India with a global audience, with over 20 films on the programme that are all Italian or European premieres. In addition to its cinematic offerings, the festival includes cultural events, making it a holistic celebration of Indian culture, with talks, cooking shows and more.
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For the whole month of December, the stores and ateliers offer a special shopping atmosphere and calendar of events for all ages. On the weekends of December 7-8 and 21-22, Building 9 will host the Creative MANI-Factory market, organized by the Heyart association, dedicated to emerging creativity. From food and wine tastings to designers and illustrators, the sales of one-off pieces will be enhanced by dance performances, exhibitions, music by Bioritmo and more, not forgetting workshops for little ones like ‘Today I print like Warhol’, bookmark making, and festive readings.
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The FAF space in Borgo San Frediano hosts an event in collaboration with Arcigay Firenze dedicated to identities and the fusion of art and sustainable fashion. An Exhibition titled ‘Kimono D’artista’ with works by Giovanna Cocci with Elena Santoni, Laura Martelli, Vittoria Colonna, Giulia Lepori, Ute Panella and Serena Buzzi will be in augurated at 10am, with a film screening of Vittoria Colonna’s ‘Identities’ and ‘4 sided’ shown at 4pm. A runway show of ‘Kimono d’artista’ in collaboration with Arcigay Firenze will be at 6.30pm, and the day finishes off with an aperitivo at 7pm offered by Tenuta Barbadoro 1860 and the FAF artists.
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From the end of November through to January, Arezzo gets a fairytale Christmas makeover. The historic centre fills with a Ferris wheel, events for all ages, markets and light shows in one of the annual highlights for Christmas lovers.
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Hershey Felder’s American Songbook Sing-along gets audiences joining in on November 30. Savour musical plays Rachmaninoff and the Tsar on December 6 and 7 and Paganini on December 12 and 13. Hear from The Swingle Sisters on December 14 and tenor Charles Castronovo on December 19. Dame Helen Mirren, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Taylor Hackford will take to the stage of Teatro Niccolini for a showing of White Nights and a chat on December 18.
See morePaintings by the American artists Kamille Corry and Nancy Sandler Bass go on show in the idyllic setting that was formerly the home of English author Vernon Lee and subsequently the painter-couple Federigo Angeli and Lola Costa.
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Works by Daniela De Lorenzo (1959) go on show in dialogue with pieces by 19th century sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini, inaugurated on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and as part of the L’Eredità delle Donne festival. The exhibition offers a visual encounter between ten female busts by Bartolini and studies by the Florentine artist on the female body, made using photography, video sculpture and installations.
Find out moreReaders are brought to hell and back with a reading of the Supreme Poet’s The Divine Comedy. Each participant will read a canto of their choosing from Hell, Purgatory and Paradise, organized by Inside Factory and Dantflix.
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Photographs by Piero Percoco, curated by C41, go on display in Building 11. The photographer and teacher at Leica Akademie Italia has been exhibited in both national and international galleries and festivals such as Dusseldorf Photo Weekend, as well as having been published in the likes of The New Yorker, Vogue Italia and Rolling Stone magazine.
Find out morePerformances, talks and more teach us to build new futures. The project is held on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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The Pneuma Art Foundation holds ‘Art and Reflection: an evening at San Paolino’ from 6-9pm on December 4, with the doors of San Paolino opening for the first time in many years. Discalced Carmelite Friar Angelo Campana shares reflections on the importance of contemplation in the creative process, followed by a one-hour drawing competition. All residents and artists are invited to participate.
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The swanky Cinema Paradiso screens a series of Christmas Classics this December with popcorn thrown in for good measure and an intriguing drinks menu. The lineup includes much-loved favourites like Home Alone, The Grinch, and Nancy Meyers’ The Holiday.
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An exhibition presents the results of a research project on the role of the photographic archive in contemporary times. The works explore themes like the relationship between truth and fiction and the nature of the document.
See moreA market organized by the Italo-Finnish association, Firenzen Suomi-Seura brings together books, Christmas decorations, gift ideas, toys and children’s items with LìLà Toy Store present, as well as chocolates, sweets, and other typical Northern European treats. Little ones can enjoy creative workshops and readings of fairy tales under the Christmas tree, and Joulupukki, Santa Claus straight from Lapland, will even make an appearance!
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Giunti Odeon screens the highly anticipated family-friendly film Moana 2, shown in English with Italian subtitles.
Get your ticketsOfficine Nora hos a Christmas pop up, with the showroom getting a festive makeover to share the new designs and gift ideas, celebrating their tenth anniversary with an aperitivo at 6pm on November 30.
The 22nd edition of the popular film fest sees special guests like Nicola Bellucci, director of Quir, Markus Stein with the documentary Baldiga – Unlocked Heart, and transgender athlete Valentina Petrillo. Screenings, talks, masterclasses and more form the lineup organized by the Ireos association, bringing the queer universe and community to the big screen.
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Christmas fever starts to seep into the city, with piazza Santa Croce hosting the much-loved market in the picturesque piazza. Over 50 characteristic wooden huts fill with the scents, sounds and flavours of the festive season, with Santa even making an appearance and live music adding to the atmosphere from November 23-December 22.
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The concept of community is investigated in collaboration with the Hillary Merkys Recordati Foundation, defining new models of production and sharing. The works and performances explore shared cultural roots and artistic practices as a form of social transformation, developed across the two locations.
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Welcome to The Art of Style, where art, fashion, wellness, and personal transformation come together. The gallery is designed as an immersive experience—from rotating art exhibits and transformative clothing to ...
Wednesday Lecture at The British Institute of Florence 22 January at 18:00 Federica Parretti, the current custodian of Il Palmerino, will share insights into the life and art of her ...
A 6km (2 hour) walk in the footsteps of the early 20th century Anglo-Florentines takes you to discover the Edwardian community of Florence when it was “more English than England”. ...
Create your personalized perfume with perfumer Silvia Madari as she guides you through the secrets of fragrances. Book into one of our open workshops or create a private experience for ...
