The Archbishop of Florence, Monsignor Giuseppe Betori, called the exhibition of three precious icons of Russian art in the Baptistery of Florence “an exchange of art and faith.” The exchange of masterpieces of the art and faith, called “In Christo” is inaugurated last days in Russian capital and in the city of the Reinassence.
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Mona Lisa, signatures to get back home
The collection of signatures to support the return of temporary Mona Lisa in Italy in 2013, the centenary of the discovery after the theft in 1911, has reached the 100,000 signatures. The collection will continue for the entire month of January 2012.
Giotto go to Moscow, Rubilov in the Baptistry
Giotto to Moscow and Rubliov to Florence: the exchange of masterpieces of the art and faith, called “In Christo” is inaugurated today in the Russian capital. It seals the conclusion of the crossbreed year of the culture between Italy and Russia, tomorrow is previewed the arrival of the italian Minister for Arts Lorenzo Ornaghi .
New Uffizi, best images in preview
Were unveiled today and will be open to the public from Tuesday December 20, the first exhibition halls of the New Uffizi, along with one of two new steps in progress.
Carabinieri found 100 million masterpieces
Paintings by Simone Martini, Bernardo Daddi, Agnolo Gaddi, and even two gilded bronze sculpture by Donatello. These artworks are just some of all the treasures recovered by Carabinieri in Florence.
Read moreUffizi, 44 marble busts ever seen
An exhibition at Uffizi gallery shows 44 marble busts that make up the series “Caesars in marble”, most beautiful and impressive portrtaits of Roman collection. At the exhibition paintings and graphics too.
Read moreUffizi, 8 new rooms ready to open
On December 17, will be inaugurated the first eight new rooms of “Grandi Uffizi”. The event could involve members of the Italian government, but the mayor of Florence has criticized it.
Read moreKuwaiti poet awarded in Palazzo Vecchio
The city of Florence has granted its international creativity award for the renowned Kuwaiti poet, Khalifa Al-Wugayyan, in appreciation for his prominent literary role, on
Read moreThe Uffizi Renaissance goes to Florida
This exhibition of Renaissance masterworks go to Florida. “Offering of the Angels: Old Master Paintings and Tapestries From the Uffizi Gallery”, through April 8 at
Read morePapyrology, professor Manfredi dies at 86
The historian of Greek literature and philologist Manfredo Manfredi is died in its house of Florence to the age 86-year-old. Manfredi was considered one of
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