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What’s on and events in Florence, Italy, including exhibitions, movies, music, travel and more.

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Arte, genio e follia. Modern and contemporary art exhibition

Art and folly, psychoanalysis and creativity: an exhibition that tells the fascinating relationship between artistic production and mental unease. This show, created on an idea by Vittorio Sgarbi, represents the first attempt to investigate the relationship between art and madness. Van Gogh, Kirchner, Munch, Ernst, Dix, Grosz, Guttuso, Mafai and

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Il Mago delle Bolle di Sapone-The Soap Bubble Wizard,

If you’re looking for a truly original show then look no further. The stars of this performance are huge liquid bubbles created and wielded by international Catalan mime artist and ...

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The Best of Parsons Dance ,

Come and enjoy this innovative dance company perform the cream of the company’s repertoire of choreography by David Parsons.   For more information, call 055/212320 or visit www.teatroverdifirenze.it  

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Immagine Italia & Co. Textile Fair,

This annual fair at the Fortezza da Basso showcases underwear, household linen and textiles for furnishings. Many local and international textile producers have stands, and visitors come from far and ...

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Pompeo Batoni – The Europe of Courts and Grand Tours

With this exhibition, the city of Lucca pays homage to its distinguished citizen Pompeo Batoni on the 300th  anniversary of his birth. Batoni studied in Lucca, Rome and then England, where he became one of the most famous painters of the British aristocracy. Two other international exhibitions have recently

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Workwear: Seductive Work Fashions,

This exhibition of over 300 work outfits, 15,000 images and 60 display screens showcases the history of workwear, how it has evolved and how it has inspired modern fashions for over a hundred years. A special section is dedicated to the theme of safety at work and innovations in

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Belvedere-Landscape and profile of the city: conservation and development

This exhibition takes a fascinating look at the city and surrounding hills. Featuring a collection of photos of Florence taken from various view points around the city (charts alongside each picture indicate places of interest), the exhibition provides both a great way for new arrivals to get to know Florence

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Apassionata-Grand Voyage tour in Florence

After enjoying huge success with the Four Seasons show last year, Apassionata is back with Grand Voyage. This family show brings horses onto the stage where they perform alongside world-class dancers. Talented riders and will enchant you as they take you on a spectacular trip around the globe.  

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Vintage Selection

This fair for vintage aficionados is not to be missed. Rummage through styles of the past and find new trends for today. Vintage selection showcases clothing, accessories and designer objects at the Stazione Leopolda.   For more information, see www.stazione-leopolda.com.

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Inauguration Day Celebration ,

Celebrate the inauguration of the United States' 44th president, Barack Obama. The event runs until 9pm, with a blood drive in the afternoon (1:00pm-4:30pm) followed by a live screening of the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address at 5:30pm. Afterwards, enjoy a prosecco toast, gospel

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Pitti Uomo 75

Designers from around the world come to preview their 2009-2010 fall/winter season collections at this years Pitti Uomo fashion show. Pitti Uomo will be filled with previews and special projects, including that of American designer Thom Browne and his new menswear collection; the launch of Comme des Gar&

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Macchie di luce: The Macchiaioli and Photography

See www.firenzeperfattori.it for more information.      

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