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

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

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Francesco Vezzoli’s La Pietà goes on permanent display at the Palazzo Vecchio

The contemporary rampant lion sculpture stands in the third courtyard of the city hall.

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New rooms at the Uffizi

Self-portraits, comic book artists and Lombard artists received new spaces.

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Summer in Fiesole: culture and more

From daytime hikes to nighttime concerts, a packed summer of experiences awaits in the hillside town of Fiesole.

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Supporting restoration and research of the San Casciano dei Bagni bronzes

Cooperation continues between Friends of Florence, the University for Foreigners of Siena and local authorities

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Friends of Florence funds restoration of Andrea della Robbia lunettes

Two artworks brought back to life at the Accademia di Belle Arti.

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Restoration Conversations: Opificio delle Pietre Dure

On June 13, tune into a live broadcast with paper restorer Simona Calza at the Opificio delle Pietre Dure.

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The future Sant’Orsola museum: a preview

From June 1 to July 2, a section will open for free guided tours of the inaugural exhibition Beyond the Walls of Sant’Orsola.

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Gallery: a public art project on Tuscany’s buses

Autolinee Toscane displays photography, illustrations, poetry and prose.

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More restorations completed at San Miniato al Monte

Friends of Florence funds work on the apse, rood screen, pulpit, crucifixion and reliquary bust of San Miniato.

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Brancacci Art Gallery opens in piazza del Carmine

Representing local and international artists

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Spazio Amanita art space opens in central Florence

The whitewashed studio gives space to emerging and established international artists.

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Camellia garden opens for the first time in the Boboli Gardens

Antique plants, water features and frescoes await visitors.

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Art for Tomorrow: the high-calibre international conference comes to Florence

Confirmed speakers include visual artist Ernesto Neto, filmmaker Amos Gitai and Palazzo Strozzi's Arturo Galansino.

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Boboli Gardens Amphitheater to be restored due to private American sponsorship

Largest private donation of 4.5 million euro ever received by a museum in Florence

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Sauro Cavallini statue inaugurated in piazza Duomo 

The exhibition marks the first time that a piece of contemporary art has been displayed in the piazza.

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V&A to show first major Donatello exhibition in the UK

Chief curator Peta Motture tells us about the ‘Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance’ show.

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Museum discounts for local and international students

Florentine art and culture become more accessible for students in Florence.

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New street art in the San Jacopino neighbourhood gardens

A mural by Lorenzo Tonda and Federico Niccolai addresses the issue of community integration.

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March 2023: Ticket price changes at the Uffizi

Ticket prices are set to rise at the Uffizi during high season this year, aimed at international visitors.

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Alfredo Pirri at Florence Opera House

Take a Sunday morning tour of Alfredo Pirri's art installation on the roof of Florence Opera House

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Magliabechiana Library reopens at the Uffizi

The Biblioteca Magliabechiana is open for free to academics on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Mino da Fiesole’s funerary monument to Hugh, Margrave of Tuscany restored

The campaign at Badia Fiorentina was made possible thanks to the non-profit Friends of Florence association.

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Rediscovered Rembrandt on show at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

The Adoration of the Magi painting will be displayed alongside an exhibition on the attribution process.

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