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Alberto Burri works return to Florence at Roberto Casamonti Collection

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The exhibition concludes a series launched in 2025 to reconnect the Roberto Casamonti Collection with works from its early 20th-century section.

Palazzo Buontalenti launches new EUI contemporary art project

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The European University Institute launches OPEN: the project combines contemporary art, academic research and public participation in central Florence.

(Cover photo: Georg Baselitz, still from the video message shared during the press conference on 24 March 2026 for the exhibition Baselitz. Avanti! at Museo Novecento)

Georg Baselitz dies at 88 as Florence hosts major exhibition of his work

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Editorial Staff Arts

The German artist, known for turning painting upside down, died on April 30. His work is currently on display at Florence’s Museo Novecento.

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.

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.

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.

Marino Marini: a painter rediscovered in Pistoia

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Editorial Staff Arts

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.