The British Institute of Florence is spotlighting the works of Anglo-Florentine artist John Griffiths (1970 – 2015) in dialogue with pieces by leading female artists of American Abstract Expressionism from the Levett Collection. It features 11 of John’s paintings and five works by Elaine de Kooning, Pat Passlof, Audrey Flack, Ethel Schwabacher, and Joan Mitchell at Sotto il British (via Guicciardini 15) from March 7 to April 10. The exhibition explores the impressive [...]
Saturday, March 1: FLORENCE CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL, Piazza Ognissanti. 2 – 6 pm. Children and parents alike, wearing costumes or masks, are invited to spend a carefree afternoon enjoying entertainment and games Piazza Ognissanti will be transformed into a large open-air stage for the 20th edition of the Children’s Carnival. Children and parents alike are invited to the event, which will offer an afternoon of games, animations, and breathtaking spectacles sure to fascinate all [...]
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of Florence’s natural history museum, La Specola, there will be free entry on February 22 and 23 to the University of Florence’s four museums: the museum of Palaeontology on via Giorgio La Pira, the museum of Anthropology on via del Proconsolo, the Botanical Gardens on via Pier Antonio Micheli, and La Specola on via Romana 17. La Specola was opened on February 21, 1775, by the Grand [...]
February 18 is a day of historical significance and celebration in Florence with events and free museum openings in recognition of Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici (1667 – 1743) on the anniversary of her death. She played a very important role in the cultural preservation of Florence, as before her death, she created the Family Pact, a legal act of protection stipulated with Francesco Stefano of Lorraine, thanks to which the last heir [...]
World-renowned violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann will be headlining at Teatro della Pergola (via della Pergola) together with pianist Dmytro Choni on Saturday, February 15 at 4 pm. The duo will interpret works by Brahms, Szymanowski, Schubert and Bartok. They will be interpreting Schubert’s Variations on Lied “Trockne Blümen;” D. 802; Szymanowski’s “Mity op. 30;” Brahm’s “Sonata n. 1 in F minor, op. 120, n. 1” and Bartok’s “Sonata n. 2.” Zimmerman has [...]
One of the most popular events for lovebirds is back! The City of Florence and Fondazione MUS.E are proud to present an evening full of love with a toast on the Palazzo Vecchio Tower on Friday, February 14. Couples will have the opportunity to visit the patrol walkway and the tower of Palazzo Vecchio (Arnolfo’s Tower) while listening to live music by musicians Giada Moretti and Mattia Catarinozzi on the saxophone. They [...]
Sunday, February 9: FLORENCE CARNIVAL PARADE. Starting point: Piazza Santa Maria Novella ending in Piazza della Signoria. 2 – 7 pm. Spectators will be entertained by elaborately-costumed masked participants, entertainment jugglers, and more. Face painting for children will be available. A musical show is scheduled at 2 pm in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, where the parade will begin at 2 pm, before moving to via de’ Banchi, via Barbadori, via de’ Rondinelli, [...]
The famous Renaissance portraits of Angolo Doni and his wife Maddalena Strozzi are part of the Uffizi collection, and on Friday, January 31, their 522nd wedding anniversary, two tickets for the price of one are being offered to couples who wish to tour the museum on that day. The name of this special initiative, “Festa dei Doni” (Festival of the Gifts), is also a play on last name of the historic pair [...]
Until February 16: FELICE CARENA, LIVING IN PAINTING. Palazzo Medici Riccardi. Open daily 9 am – 7 pm, closed Wednesday. Admission. €10. “Felice Carena, Living in Painting” is a beautiful, interactive art event paying homage to one of the most important painters of 20th century Italy, Felice Carena (Turin 1879 – Venice 1966). This exhibition focuses on his work created beginning in 1924, the year in which the artist accepted a position [...]
Florence will be decked out with Christmas trees and lights through January 6. This period also coincides with school vacation and the city offers festive activities during this period for the young and young at heart, perfectly complementing the magical winter atmosphere. One of the most exciting attractions is the Ferris Wheel, known as Florence’s Eye. It will be located in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, at the entrance to the Cascine Park, from December [...]
