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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Joana Vasconcelos at Palazzo Pitti and the Uffizi

The Portuguese artist displays three core works in her ‘Between Sky and Heart’ exhibition.

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Depero’s ‘Cavalcata Fantastica’ at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

The colourful, joyful and geometric works marry art, advertising, design and architecture.

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Cecily Brown ‘Temptations, Torments, Trials and Tribulations’

Museo Novecento and Palazzo Vecchio host works by the renowned artist until February 4.

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Pieces of Peace: Felice Limosani at Collezione Roberto Casamonti

The slowly rotating obelisk elicits deep contemplation in a striking Renaissance courtyard.

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Artemisia exhibition at Casa Buonarroti

Don't miss the Artemisia in the Museum of Michelangelo show featuring Penitent Mary Magdalene on loan from the Palatine Gallery.

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Museo Novecento: Robert Mapplethorpe + Wilhelm von Gloeden exhibition

Beauty and Desire draws on a substantial body of works, highlighting Mapplethorpe’s intense artistic output.

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Aby Warburg returns to the Uffizi with the ‘Rooms with a View’ exhibition

Drawings, etchings, photographs and paintings provide a sense of the art historian’s intellectual process.

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From the depths to the heights

An in-depth review of the Nico Vascellari MELMA exhibition at Forte Belvedere.

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Materia e Virtuosismo: Galleria dell’Artigianato showcases Tuscan artisans

From September 15 to 17 in the Corsini Gardens, 25 Tuscany-based high craftsmanship companies will display their creations during Artigianato e Palazzo.

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Wang Guangyi’s ‘Obscured Existence’ at Palazzo Pitti

The Andito degli Angiolini hosts works by the internationally renowned artist until December 10.

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Wolakota exhibition at the Galleria delle Carrozze

On display until September 30, the works focus on the Native American nation of Lakota Sioux

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Palazzo Strozzi: Yan Pei-Ming’s “Painting Histories”

French-Chinese artist Yan Pei-Ming displays his personal and historical vision in a monographic show in Florence.

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Nico Vascellari at Forte Belvedere

Monographic show, MELMA, challenges the status quo.

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Photos as paintings: Steve McCurry Children

100 iconic images by the American photo journalist are on show at the Museo degli Innocenti.

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Rachel Feinstein in Florence

The American artist’s startling exhibition continues until September 18.

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Beauty within suffering

An exhibition review of the Lisetta Carmi Suonare Forte exhibition at Villa Bardini

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Watching the overheads

An in-depth review of the Luca Giordano: Baroque Master exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

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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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Roberto Patella at Gallery Hotel Art

The Volatility of Being photography exhibition is being hosted at the Lungarno Collection hotel near the Ponte Vecchio.

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A cut above the rest

An in-depth review of the Alberto Giacometti and Lucio Fontana exhibitions at Palazzo Vecchio and Museo Novecento.

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The Angel Academy of Art to open student art exhibition

Still life, portrait and human figure works will be on display, as well as drawings and paintings of cast models.

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Exhibition review: Explore. Planet Earth at Palazzo Blu

New National Geographic photography show at Pisa’s foremost exhibition centre

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Luca Giordano, Maestro barocco a Firenze at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Palazzo Medici Riccardi opens an exhibition dedicated to the works of baroque painter Luca Giordano.

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Enrique Martínez Celaya at Museo Marino Marini

The "Watching and Waiting" exhibition reflects on the sculpture's role as witness.

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