The survey highlighted the city’s mix of Renaissance heritage, contemporary exhibitions and accessible cultural life.
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Tag: contemporary art
New York Times spotlights Pietrasanta’s role in global sculpture scene
A recent New York Times feature has renewed international attention on the Tuscan town known for its long tradition of sculpture and marble craftsmanship.
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Alberto Burri works return to Florence at Roberto Casamonti Collection
The exhibition concludes a series launched in 2025 to reconnect the Roberto Casamonti Collection with works from its early 20th-century section.
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Palazzo Buontalenti launches new EUI contemporary art project
The European University Institute launches OPEN: the project combines contemporary art, academic research and public participation in central Florence.
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Georg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his work
The German artist, known for turning painting upside down, died on April 30. His work is currently on display at Florence’s Museo Novecento.
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Rothko in Florence: the city that helped shape his vision of painting
A major exhibition at Palazzo Strozzi explores the work of Mark Rothko and his connection with Florence.
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Palazzo Strozzi unveils 2026 programme, from Rothko to “Broken”
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.
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International contemporary arts centre opens in Pelago
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.
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Marino Marini: a painter rediscovered in Pistoia
A major exhibition at Palazzo Fabroni focuses on the painted work of one of Italy’s leading 20th-century artists, best known internationally for his sculpture.
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KAWS at Palazzo Strozzi: between Renaissance and contemporary icons
For the first time in Italy, the American artist presents a monumental installation, conceived for the Renaissance courtyard.
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