Interviews

All manner of interesting personalities call Florence home. From aristocrats to influencers, each interview highlights a different subsection of Florentine society and celebrates the diversity among the city’s most notable individuals. Take a closer look into the lives and backgrounds of both locals and internationals, that are making a difference in Florence.

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Talking basketball: a chat with Ron Rowan

A talk with the former player and current owner of Pistoia Basket 2000.

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A conversation with podcaster Fosca D’Acierno

A travel consultant's thoughts on overtourism and Italian reality TV.

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Pneuma Art Foundation creates community for emerging artists

The non-profit foundation seeks to foster new figurative artists through exhibitions, workshops, studio spaces and more.

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When the sculptures speak: Grace Lambert-Phillips

We speak to the Scottish photographer about her Florence-focused works.

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Safe Cave by Case Jernigan

Creative People in Florence showcases works by locally-based artist.

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Meet Pamela Jarrett

The Greve-based American artist speaks to us about her life.

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Talking about Helen Frankenthaler

Ahead of the opening of the 20th-century American artist’s exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi, we sat down with Douglas Dreishpoon, the show’s curator and director of the Helen Frankenthaler Catalogue Raisonné, ...

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Interview with Francesco Astore, artistic director of the Firenze Jazz Festival

Detailing the festival's importance in Florence's cultural scene.

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(Re)discovering Sant’Orsola with Morgane Lucquet Laforgue

A talk with the museum director who took the reins of the Sant'Orsola project in 2022.

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Crafting a publication: The Magazine Club

The Magazine Club is a group of artists, run by artists.

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Teddy McDonald makes over menus

Menus at the Oltrarno restaurant feature the Italian-themed artworks until September.

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Exit interview: Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence

The Mayor of Florence talks about his ten-year term in office, which will end this June.

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El Duomo: Florence’s first Spanish magazine

Founder Francisco Jaen Martos talks about the magazine’s origins, aims and ambitious future.

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Talking photography with Massimo Listri

The internationally renowned Florentine photographer talks about his career.

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Amber Guinness: from country to coast

The English cook/writer shares some Florence secrets ahead of the release of her second book, Italian Coastal

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Irene Berni of Valdirose on hospitality and style

Beauty is in the detail for Irene Berni and her family-run B&B.

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Talking about evolutionary astrology with Dennis Clark

The evolutionary astrologer details her approach to birth chart readings and how she began in the profession.

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Florence Novel Writing Month 2024: Interview with Lauren Mouat

Co-organizer of Florence Novel Writing Month Lauren Mouat talks through her efforts in connecting writers in the city.

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100 years of the University of Florence: Alessandra Petrucci

100 years since its official recognition, Alessandra Petrucci reflects on the modern University.

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Fratelli Conforti: fabrics, films + front covers

From the textile industry to film production, the Conforti brothers detail their vibrant lives and careers.

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Weaving a new thread in Florence’s artisanal tradition

Jules Vissers and Anna Meryl Rose work with textiles in intriguing new ways.

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Italy Segreta: a conversation with founders Marina and Cesare Cacciapuoti

How Instagram success led to the creation of a magazine, creative agency and travel service

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