Arts

Rothko in Florence: the city that helped shape his vision of painting

Thursday, March 12, 2026 Jamie Lorenzini Arts

A major exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi explores the work of Mark Rothko and his connection with Florence.

Brancacci Chapel access route to be redesigned

Monday, March 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The city council has approved a €40,000 project to improve visitor access and waiting areas at one of Florence’s most important Renaissance sites.

Florence museums offer free entry for women on 8 March

Friday, March 6, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

To mark International Women’s Day, women will have free entry to major museums in Florence, including the Uffizi Galleries, the Accademia Gallery and the city’s civic museums.

Ettore Sottsass, one of the key figures in 20th-century design

Major design exhibition opens in Pistoia with 1,400 works on display

Friday, March 6, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The show examines the post-war work of Italian architect and designer Ettore Sottsass, one of the key figures in 20th-century design.

Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to “Broken”

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

Major exhibitions dedicated to Mark Rothko and to the theme of the fragment will headline 2026 in Florence, alongside new contemporary installations in the courtyard and Project Space.

Uffizi Galleries reopen restored Lorena Staircase after eight years

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The historic entrance to the museum’s exhibition route has been consolidated and reinstalled as it appeared in 1769.

Donatello’s Bronze Doors Return to Florence’s San Lorenzo After Restoration

Friday, February 27, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The Martyrs’ and Apostles’ Doors are back in San Lorenzo after restoration by the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, with support from Friends of Florence.

International contemporary arts centre opens in Pelago

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

On 1 March, Polytropon Arts Centre opens in Pelago with Alfredo Pirri’s new work. The project was created by Greek architect Maria Papadaki Badanjaki.