The
protagonist of one of the most read books in the world becomes the protagonist
of an exhibition at Villa Bardini titled Enigma
Pinocchio. From Giacometti to LaChapelle, open until March 22nd. Pinocchio,
character born from the pen of Carlo Lorenzini, continues to fascinate us in
his topicality, and has...
Ribollita, along with with the steak, is a symbol of Tuscan cuisine. A thick and
nutritious soup characterized by simple flavors and healthy ingredients,
perfect for cold winter days.
Already in the Middle Ages, it was the custom for the poorest families to
prepare a vegetable-based soup on Fridays, since...
The Bargello, today
a museum that houses one of the most important Renaissance collections of
sculptures in the world, as well as a vast collection dedicated to the applied
arts, was originally built as a residence of the Potestà in the 13th century. Subsequently
it housed the Otto di Guardia...
Every two years Florence promotes
the talents of contemporary art though the Florence Biennale, opening this year
on October 18th.The exhibition, in its XII edition,
will be accompanied as always by a rich program of events such as conferences,
exhibitions and performances.Over 470 artists and 200 designers
will be present,...
A year after Marina Abramovich, another woman
becomes protagonist at Palazzo Strozzi: Natalia Goncharova, one of the main
representatives of the Russian avant-garde, and first female artist to be established
internationally.
Versatile and talented woman, Natalia was a painter, costume designer,
illustrator, graphic designer, scenographer, decorator, stylist, film actress and...
Daughter of Lorenzo di Piero de Medici, Duke of
Urbino, and nephew of Pope Leone X, Caterina de Medici could have only be
destined for great things.
Although she remained an orphan after her birth in 1519 and was placed in a
convent at the age of eight; thanks to...
During the
summer, strange structures appeared in Florentine squares: a dodecahedron in piazza
della Signoria containing a mulberry tree, a hexahedron (or cube) in piazza
Bambini di Beslan, a tetrahedron in Piazza Stazione and an icosahedron in
Piazza Santa Maria Novella.
They are part of the exhibition that
has opened...
Until October 20th, Forte Belvedere
hosts two important Italian artists: Massimo Listri, with the exhibition A
perfect day, and Davide Rivalta, with My land, in a project conceived by Sergio
Risaliti, promoted by the Municipality of Florence and organized by Mus.e.
Massimo Listri, known worldwide for
the conceptual and...
It is
wonderful to stroll down the streets of the historic center of Florence and
enjoying the city from every point of view, but during the summer months, being
able to bear the stifling heat that grips the Tuscan capital can be difficult.
Fortunately, many
are the museums where to...
Fiesole is the perfect destination
for a day trip from Florence, easily reached from the city center by bus or
car.
The city was formed in the
Hellenistic age (late 4th - early 3rd century BC), and became a typical Roman
city towards the second half of the 1st century....
