Interviews

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ART + CULTURE

A chat with Lisa Marie Conte Browne

Executive director and board member of Friends of the Uffizi

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Gili Biegun @joysworld_

The Israel-born influencer shares her thoughts about the future of fashion in Florence.

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Striving for tomorrow: Sabina Corsini

The descendant of the Florentine aristocratic family talks about the responsibilities that come with her position.

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Meet Ross Hyzer

American comedian and writer

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Legal advice for moving to Italy: meet international lawyer Michele Capecchi

Find out more about the legal necessities of moving to Italy.

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3 emerging international artists in Florence

From building community to rule breaking, young artists come to the Renaissance city for the creativity it inspires.

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Meet the new French Consul, Guillaume Rousson

Language learning and promoting French culture are the mission at the French Institute in Florence

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Sofia Medina @sofies.world

Content creator Sofia Medina chats about her travel adventures throughout Italy.

ART + CULTURE

Paola Vojnovic: Italian connector and cultural entrepreneur

Originally from the former Yugoslavia, via Arizona, Paola Vojnovic is a cultural entrepreneur and a natural connector of people in Italy.

FOOD + WINE

Xin Ge Liu: rethinking Chinese food in Florence

Xin Ge Liu elevates Chinese food to fine dining status with her stunning creations.

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Reminiscing about Florence with Valentina Castellani-Quinn

Exploring the best of both worlds with Valentina Castellani-Quinn as she takes us through her life between the US and Florence.

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Samone Rich: @aperilife88

"Florence is like a ballet. There's chaos, but it's beautiful; it's controlled." Content creator and international jet-setter Samone Rich tells all about her content, her life, and how Florence has become a home.

FOOD + WINE

A taste of England: chef Karl Whittaker at Pint of View

Pint of View chef Karl Whittaker wants to liven up the Florence food scene with his take on English gastropub classics.

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Sunday Riley: the woman behind the beauty brand

Entrepreneur Sunday Riley discusses skincare, Florence and the power of intuition.

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The future of Pitti Immagine

CEO of Pitti Immagine, Raffaello Napoleone, tells us what to watch out for during this edition of the trailblazing trade fair.

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A conversation with Ross King

Canadian author Ross King discusses Florence, his many books and his current projects.

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Work hard, play harder: Rob and Kim Murgatroyd

The Murgatroyds are settling into life in Florence, from buying entire new outfits to befriending their local greengrocer

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Meet art historian Elaine Ruffolo

David Bach speaks with Elaine Ruffolo about art history classes, adapting during Covid, and doing tours for celebrities.

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Meet Sharyn Baddeley, the new Head of School at ISF

Having recently arrived in Florence, Sharyn discusses settling in, similarities between China and Italy, and plans for ISF.

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A conversation with Reverend Chris Williams

Reverend Chris Williams of St Mark's English Church talks about settling into life in Florence and his plans for the community.

ART + CULTURE

Piero Barberi: the marble turner in Versilia

Born in the Versilia area in 1936, Piero Barberi partied with Giovanni Agnelli and crafted a lampshade for singer Mina.

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Elliott Erwitt exhibition: a conversation with the curator

An interview with Biba Giacchetti about the Elliott Erwitt exhibition at Villa Bardini this October.

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Women advancing the arts in Tuscany

Three conversations with women in Tuscany about their cultural endeavours.

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Talking business with Josh Henderson

Businessman Josh Henderson talks about moving to Florence, integrating through chess and his involvement in the Consulate’s Connect US scheme.

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