Florence - Finestre sull'Arte

Uffizi, new light for Sala della Niobe, where the great Roman horse returns

After nearly two decades in storage, the great Roman horse from the 1st-2nd century AD is back to occupy the center of the Sala della Niobe at the Uffizi in Florence. The ancient sculpture, part of the famous Niobe group, has been restored and reloca...
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Florence, Spinello Aretino's precious triptych in the Accademia Gallery goes for restoration

The Galleria dell'Accademia in Florence has launched a major restoration project for the triptych of the Madonna and Child Enthroned and Four Angels between Saints Paulinus, John the Baptist, Andrew and Matthew, painted by Spinello Aretino (Arezzo, c...
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Keil Space's artistic revolution in Florence: the observer at the center as co-creator

To visit Keil Space in Florence, the space conceived by British artist Samantha Keil, is to glimpse the future, to experience and savor what we would like the future to be. The space, founded by Samantha Keil, a master of bronze from a long line of c...
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An exhibition at the Palazzo Vecchio showcases the precious Robe of St. Francis

From Oct. 21 to Nov. 3, 2024, the Sala d'Arme of Florence 's Palazzo Vecchio hosts the exhibition The Last Seal: the Habit of St. Francis and an immersive journey from Mount della Verna to Florence. Organized by the City of Florence and curated by MU...
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Florence, an exhibition at Palazzo Vecchio explores the relationship between Michelangelo and power

Michelangelo and Power is the title of the exhibition that will animate Palazzo Vecchio in Florence from October 18, 2024 to January 26, 2025. Organized by the City of Florence in collaboration with the Casa Buonarroti Foundation and the MUS.E Founda...
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Two exhibitions in Florence to celebrate Felice Carena, protagonist of the Italian twentieth century

Felice Carena. Living in Painting is the title of the exhibition dedicated to painter Felice Carena (Turin, 1879 - Venice, 1966), a leading figure in the Italian twentieth-century art scene, which will be held at Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence ...
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Palazzo Strozzi becomes the property of the City of Florence through cultural federalism

Transfer of ownership of Palazzo Strozzi from the State to the City of Florence. This is provided for in theredevelopment agreement signed between the MiC Regional Secretary, Dr. Giorgia Muratori, the Director of the Agenzia del Demanio for Tuscany a...
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Florence, San Marco Museum's Grand Refectory reopens, restored and refitted

In Florence, the Museo di San Marco reopens to visitors the Refettorio grande, completely restored and refitted after a long period of closure that began in October 2023. The room, which was inaccessible due to the lifting of the terracotta floor, is...
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