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Art and culture from Florence, Italy, focusing on exhibitions, museums, artisans and more.
In partnership with the Turin-based Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, the exhibition collates the work of over 70 global contemporary artists.
A double exhibition presents the art of Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti and Argentine-Italian painter Lucio Fontana.
The Eleonora di Toledo and the Invention of the Medici Court in Florence exhibition at Palazzo Pitti will run until May 14, 2023.
An interview with the Iranian-American artist currently showing in Florence.
Entertaining the 30,000-plus tourists that come through Florence every day
A brief history on the iconic Italian fashion designer Renato Balestra and his impact on the world of fashion.
Medici Chapels Museums to close briefly for improvements.
Take the "Not for Tourist Map" tour to discover independent artisans across Florence.
Home-atelier museum Casa Schlatter houses a collection of over 350 Schlatter works and artefacts that are available for public viewing.
Discover the family history of Stefano Chiti's Oltrarno bottega "B&C", growing from a tinsmith's studio to an internationally renowned lamp designer.
Viareggio Carnevale is a multimillion euro enterprise. We go behind the scenes to see the floats in the making
Fabio Corcos and Michele Alunni's new record store Logout is a hub for music lovers, offering live events and DJ courses to champion local artists.
Chief curator Peta Motture tells us about the ‘Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance’ show.
INO Director Raffaella Fontana tells us about the conservation of Artemisia's Allegory of Inclination, using 3D digital technology.
Learn the backstory of "Heroes, a True Story" based on courageous real-life events in Fiesole during the Second World War.
Take a Sunday morning tour of Alfredo Pirri's art installation on the roof of Florence Opera House
The Biblioteca Magliabechiana is open for free to academics on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Paperback Exchange share their picks of the best Florence-based books to read this winter.
The campaign at Badia Fiorentina was made possible thanks to the non-profit Friends of Florence association.
Listen to the best up-and-coming Florentine music of 2022 on our Spotify playlist.
In the century before Forster’s novel was published, travel underwent a radical transformation. Routes were standardised, the first guidebooks were published and group trips were organised. So, what did people do before Baedeker?
The Card del Fiorentino gives access to guided tours and unlimited admissions to many of the city's museums.
As a city with the world’s attention, how does Florence prevent its glorious heritage in culture from stifling the achievements of today?
The Adoration of the Magi painting will be displayed alongside an exhibition on the attribution process.
