Pisa, art between past and present: double exhibition at Museo delle Sinopie, with live restoration

The Museo delle Sinopie in Pisa is transformed into a bridge between past and present with a double exhibition that will remain open until March 30, 2025. An event that celebrates art in all its forms, from contemporary to the great works of the past, with a focus on restoration and conservation. The ground floor of the museum brings to life Opa Contemporanea, an exhibition that combines works by contemporary artists with a celebration of an icon of the city: the Cathedral Bell Tower. Also on display are Igor Mitoraj ’s three sketches for the door of Santa Maria degli Angeli, flanked by works by Francesco Barbieri, Giuseppe Bartolini and Gianni Lucchesi, created to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the Campanile. This openness to contemporary art is a sign of the Primaziale Pisana’s willingness to combine its mission of protecting its historical heritage with a future-oriented artistic perspective.

Alongside this exhibition, the museum is also hosting The Restoration on Display. Masterpieces from the deposits of the Primaziale, an event that reveals hidden treasures from the cathedral’s deposits. Among the works on display are masterpieces by prominent artists such as Buonamico Buffalmacco, Orazio Riminaldi, Perin del Vaga, Giovan Battista Tempesti and Jacopo Foschi, spanning a time span from the 14th to the 18th century. But the real heart of the initiative is the live restoration. Visitors will be able to follow the recovery of The Fall of the Manna, a canvas by Venetian painter Battista Franco, dated 1537. The work survived the tragic fire that devastated the Cathedral in 1595, making this intervention a unique opportunity to learn about the techniques and challenges of restorers.

A dialogue between past and present

This double appointment expresses the soul of theOpera della Primaziale Pisana, faithful to the first article of its statute, which defines the protection and preservation of the artistic heritage as a primary mission. In parallel, the initiative opens a window on contemporary art, establishing a dialogue between the historic Piazza dei Miracoli, universally known, and the continuous evolution of artistic creativity.

For all information, you can visit Opa’s official website.

Pisa, art between past and present: double exhibition at Museo delle Sinopie, with live restoration

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