Interviews

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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

ART + CULTURE

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.

ART + CULTURE

Elliott Erwitt exhibition: a conversation with the curator

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

ART + CULTURE

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.

FOOD + WINE

Meet Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of Lungarno Collection

David Bach speaks with Valeriano Antonioli, CEO of Lungarno Collection, about hotels, spoon dinners and the hospitality industry.

ART + CULTURE

Alireza Mohtashami: contemporary and conceptual artist

The Tehran-born artist speaks about his career and works on display at La Ménagère.

ART + CULTURE

Meet Nafisa, artist and author of Tuscan Temptations

A conversation with artist Nafisa about her new book and her love of Florence.

ART + CULTURE

Emanuele Giannelli on Mr. Arbitrium and contemporary art

The Pietrasanta-based artist discusses the significance of the works on display in Florence and his view on contemporary art’s role in society.  

FOOD + WINE

A second life at Villa Le Corti: Gaetano and Meigan Arnone

Gaetano and Meigan Arnone are carving out a new life for themselves at Tuscany's Villa Le Corti.

ART + CULTURE

Defining home with Frances Mayes

Bestselling author Frances Mayes entertains us with anecdotes from her life in Cortona, and reading and writing tips ahead of the publication of her new book, A Place in the World.

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