Exhibitions in Florence

Discover the latest exhibition news from Florence in our constantly updated guide. Here, learn which galleries are launching new exhibitions, which artists from around the world are presenting their work, and read our reviews of current displays. From the classical to the contemporary, Florence’s art offering is abundant and diverse, and there is always something new to read about and to visit for yourself.

 

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The 18th century and the modern museum at the Uffizi

With the new exhibition Florence and Europe, the Gallery explores its own history through 150 never displayed or long hidden works.

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Palazzo Strozzi inaugurates the Project Space, displaying Giulia Cenci’s ‘the hollow men’

The first exhibition in the Project Space sees site-specific works by the artist from Cortona.

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Andrea Roggi’s Humanitas in San Lorenzo

The Tuscan-born sculptor returns to Florence's public spaces with works that celebrate peace, harmony and nature.

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Time for Women! at the Strozzina

Marking the Max Mara Art Prize for Women's 20th anniversary, projects by nine winners are on display in the underground exhibition space at Palazzo Strozzi until August 31.

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Giovan Battista Foggini (1625-1725) – Grand Ducal Architect and Sculptor

Palazzo Medici Riccardi hosts the exhibition from April 10 to September 9.

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Caravaggio and the 20th century. Roberto Longhi, Anna Banti

The art historian and writer cultivated an intellectual and cultural hub in Villa Il Tasso.

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Gabriele Picco at Gallery Hotel Art

Carrying a Cloud is a whimsical exhibition worth seeing in the public spaces of the hotel near the Ponte Vecchio.

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Thomas J Price in Museo Novecento, Palazzo Vecchio + piazza della Signoria

The British sculptor's works are placed in dialogue with the city of Florence until June 11.

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Supernovecento with Marion Baruch and Thomas J Price

Florence's modern art museum has many things in store for the spring and summer months.

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Speaking Through Colour at the British Institute

An upcoming exhibition puts Anglo-Florentine artist John Griffiths, who sadly passed away in 2015, in conversation with female Abstract Expressionists.

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Graziella Guidotti: weaver of Florence

We introduce you to the legendary 88-year-old weaver who is currently hosting an exhibition of her work in Prato.

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Exploring Antonio Meucci’s legacy through art

An upcoming exhibition titled Woven Frequencies celebrates the Florence-born man credited with inventing the telephone.

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A world without nuclear weapons: Senzatomica

A thought-provoking exhibition examines the catastrophic effects of nuclear weaponry.

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Cabinet of curiosities at Palazzo Coppini

The eclectic collection at this hidden Palazzo is something to behold, but make sure you go on the correct day.

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Polimoda presents AN/ARCHIVE EVENT TWO: blue r/evolution at Pitti Uomo 107

Exhibition highlights include Roy Roger’s 150-year archive and photographer Charles Fréger’s Bleus de travail.

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Sala Grande: Giorgio Vasari for Cosimo I de’ Medici

Until March 9, an exhibition marks the 450th anniversary of the architect and the Grand Duke.

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800 years of the Stigmata of St. Francis

An exhibition in Santa Croce celebrates the Umbrian saint's miracle.

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7 Giorgio Vasari exhibitions in Tuscany

Admirers of the Renaissance genius are spoilt for choice this winter.

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Interi and Museo de’ Medici present sculpture to Mayor Sara Funaro to mark flood anniversary

Artist Jean O'Reilly Barlow presented a piece to honour the occasion.

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DRIFT’s Shy Society installation begins at Palazzo Strozzi

A new site-specific installation in the courtyard provides a contemporary vision of the Renaissance architecture.

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Michelangelo and Power at Palazzo Vecchio

The Sala delle Udienze and Sala dei Gigli house more than 50 works exploring Michelangelo's relationship with power.

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Three contemporary art exhibitions at Manifattura Tabacchi

From photographs by Massimo Listri to DJ sets in hanging gardens, here's what's going on at the former tobacco factory.

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