Here’s our round-up for October 26-November 2, 2023.
An installation honours Franco Zeffirelli’s 100th anniversary, truffles in Volterra see us head outside the city, and works by Alphonse Mucha come to the Innocenti Museum. We also gear up for Halloween with a round-up of where to get ghoulish.
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An artistic installation by Omar Galliani celebrates the 100th anniversary of the great director-set designer Franco Zeffirelli. Inspired by Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Galliani uses a beam of light to illuminate an ultramarine face, created with polychrome pastels and gold leaf. Another work is placed on the balcony, adding further stage-like drama to the Zeffirelli Museum.
Truffles, history and art are at the centre of this market-exhibition in Volterra. Highlights are the white truffle and typical products, with tastings, urban trekking, truffle hunting, cooking shows and workshops for all ages.
Head to the “haunted house” of the 25hours Hotel Piazza San Paolino for “the weirdest party you’ve ever been to”. Taking place from 8pm to 1am, October 31, 25 euro includes drink + buffet + DJ set. The best fancy dress wins a one-night stay at a 25hours Hotel of their choice.
Palace Women – Oltrarno and Beyond features an exhibition on Photography and Artisans with artists Ilaria Ceccarelli, Ayako Nakamori, Kristie Mathieson, Jane Harman, Andrew Stone, Negar Azhar Azari and Brenda Luize Roepke. Ten women photographers from the award-winning Florentine cultural association Gruppo Fotografico Il Cupolone capture the essence of the Oltrarno sites and female-run workshops, on show until December 15: open Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 3.30 to 6.30pm and by appointment.
The collective exhibition by IED Florence linked to Anish Kapoor’s exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi features works exploring time and its different forms and meanings. The exhibition will be accompanied by two performances at the Strozzina: a “sleeping concert” by Giulio Aldinucci from 9.30pm to 9am on November 11 and 23, and a durational performance by Jacopo Jenna from 7-9pm on November 23.
French cinematic gems form the ever-entertaining programme, with related cultural occasions providing opportunities to dig deeper.
The iconic images by the Czech artist come to the historic space, with many of his works inspired by actress Sarah Bernhardt, an image well-known for having been used in countless advertising campaigns, making the works instantly recognizable.
The third edition of the theatre festival for both children and adults features ghouls, ghosts, wolves, witches and more in the line-up packed with shows, workshops, talks and street theatre across various venues in the city such as Libreria Alice, Le Murate complex, Gada Playhouse and the Rifredi Theatre.
69 drawings by Paolo Conte made from the 1970s through to today will be on display until January 7 in the newly inaugurated graphic art rooms. Upon completion, Autoritratto di un pirla (Self-portrait of an idiot, 1978) will be donated to the gallery.
Head to Irene at Hotel Savoy from 6-8.30pm on Thursday nights and discover how head barman Federico Galli reinterprets art in Florence in the form of cocktails. The signature drinks have been inspired by artists such as Antonio Signorini, Olafur Eliasson and Igor Mitoraj, with a matching menu and live music. For information call 055 2735891 or email irenefirenze@roccofortehotels.com.
Tenuta Vignamaggio nestled in the Chianti hills host everything from Christmas card making to wreath workshops, with the chance to craft your own festive centrepiece and even cyanotype botanical workshops ...
Are you a small business or team looking for the perfect way to celebrate the festive season? At Hard Rock Cafe Florence, in the spirit of ‘All is One’ and ...
The Art of Style, created by Lady Kendra, is a space where art, fashion, wellness, and personal transformation come together. The gallery is designed as an immersive experience, from rotating ...
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”. ...
