UPDATE: The exhibition has been extended until May 31, 2025. Originally scheduled to close earlier, the show has been prolonged due to high public interest, giving visitors a few more weeks to discover Picasso’s works on display at the Casamonti Collection in Florence.
Visitors in Florence have just a few days left to experience a rare glimpse into the work of Pablo Picasso at the Roberto Casamonti Collection. The special exhibition, featuring four paintings by the 20th-century master, will close on May 31, 2025.
The exhibition is part of the ongoing initiative “The Return of the 20th Century Masters of Art,” which reintroduces works from the first half of the Roberto Casamonti Collection. Each month, masterpieces from the early 1900s to the 1960s are brought out of storage and placed in dialogue with the second part of the Collection, which features contemporary artworks from the 1960s onward.
The selected Picasso pieces cover a wide time span—from the 1920s to the 1960s—allowing visitors to trace the different inspirations, themes, and techniques that marked the artist’s prolific career. This focused presentation offers an intimate glimpse into the stylistic shifts and experiments that made Picasso a defining figure of modern art.
The Roberto Casamonti Collection, open to the public since 2018, is located on the Piano Nobile of Palazzo Bartolini Salimbeni, a Renaissance masterpiece by Baccio d’Agnolo in the heart of Florence. The Collection itself is divided into two parts: one featuring works from the early 20th century to the early 1960s, and the other presenting pieces from the 1960s to today. Visitors currently encounter works by major names such as Alighiero Boetti, Mario Schifano, Joan Miró, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol, and Christo.
This dynamic and evolving project is enriched by contributions from the family and friends of gallerist Roberto Casamonti, whose shared passion for art continues to fuel the vitality of the Collection. The initiative promises surprises at every visit, making it an essential destination for those eager to experience Florence’s vibrant art scene beyond its traditional masterpieces.
The Collection is open from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 AM to 1 PM and from 2 PM to 7 PM. More information can be found on the official website.
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