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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Remembered in stone: Emily Young at Frascione Gallery

At Frascione Gallery, Emily Young’s ancient-looking sculptures enter into dialogue with the Old Masters, delving into memory, matter and the passage of time, through December 19.

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Art exhibitions to see in Florence + Tuscany this autumn

From Renaissance masters and ancient fragments to contemporary visions of the human figure, Florence and Tuscany are ushering in the new season with a vibrant programme of exhibitions spanning centuries, ...

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An unsettling joy: ‘Victor Man’ at Museo Novecento

23 paintings by the Romania-born artist are on display until March 7, 2027.

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Rachel Weinstock’s Piece of Cake at SOTTO al British

The British Institute of Florence is presenting Piece of Cake, a new exhibition of paintings and sculpture by Rachel Weinstock and curated by Jemma Elliott-Israelson through October 10.

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‘Beyond the Renaissance: From Dürer to Parmigianino’ at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

On display until January 5, the artists who defined printmaking are at the centre of the exhibition.

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Inside Panerai’s centenary ‘Immersion’ exhibition

Museo Marino Marini hosts the exciting exhibition that marks 100 years of watchmaking.

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A rare Sansovino sculpture goes on display at Opificio delle Pietre Dure

Fresh from a major conservation campaign, the Madonna delle Muneghette will be exhibited until September 30 as part of the Opificio’s Caring for Art series.

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Marino Marini at Forte Belvedere: juxtaposition and drama

To engage with this Pistoia-born artist achieves what Belvedere Firenze is all about: a cultural program aimed at increasing awareness of heritage and community.

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‘Florence and the U.S. – The Story of a Friendship’ at the Bardini Gardens

A photography exhibition celebrates 250 years of U.S. independence and the ties between Florence and America.

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Behind the lens: Foto Locchi exhibition at Villa Bardini

150 photographs from the Florentine archive from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s are on display at Villa Bardini through October 18.

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3 photography exhibitions in Tuscany this summer

From Bill Armstrong’s Sibyls of Siena Cathedral to Philippe Halsman’s Jump! Photography in Motion in Volterra.

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The book art of Elena Salvini Pierallini

Read more about the Florence-born creative in the latest The Curators’ Quaderno from Calliope Arts and The Florentine Press.

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Canadian artist Janet Traub exhibits Senza Fine in Florence

10 paintings depict two pomegranates in familiar sites across the city, on display at Geko Art Studio and the Helvetia & Bristol Hotel.

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Ettore Sottsass: Italy’s king of anti-design

An exhibition at Pistoia's Palazzo Buontalenti retraces the anti-modernist visionary's lengthy career.

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SUPERFLEX takes humans off-centre at Palazzo Strozzi

The Danish collective's installation "There Are Other Fish In The Sea" explores a future dominated by marine life rather than us.

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The allure of art déco at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

"Firenze Déco–Atmosfere degli anni Venti" brings focus to the cultural fervor of the 1920s in Florence.

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Saint Francis of Assisi’s 800th anniversary

Honoring the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi on the 800th anniversary of his death.

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Palazzo Strozzi announces 2026 exhibition programme

Palazzo Strozzi has unveiled its exhibition program for 2026, outlining a cultural agenda that aims to strengthen its role as a leading international institution while continuing to connect Florence with ...

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Celebrating flowers at Il Palmerino

Villa Il Palmerino hosts "Timeless: Marieluise Bantel and Her Flowers" until April 12.

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Galileo Galilei: from Pisa to our place in the universe

A tour of the Galileo Museum invites a reflection on the scientist from Pisa, who went on to transform humanity's conception of the cosmos.

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Keil Space: innovation in universality

Art viewing is radically rethought in the multisensory experience founded in 2023 along the Lungarno beneath Piazzale Michelangelo. Keil Space stands out as a place where art returns to its ...

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Azzedine Alaïa and Cristóbal Balenciaga at the Textile Museum

If you’re yearning for innovation in fashion design to start the new year, take the train to Prato for an exhibition of timeless beauty. 

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The Persian carpet

What Fra Angelico's Altarpiece reveals about Renaissance leadership.

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Medici wax sculptures on display at the Uffizi Galleries

Cera una volta. Sculture dalle collezioni medicee (Wax Upon a Time: The Medici and the art of ceroplastics) runs from December 16 to April 12.

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