The 2024 Bright Festival is for those who would like to learn about or expand their skills in digital production. This year’s edition offers 40 hours of learning to choose from over the course of 12 conferences, talks, masterclasses, and orientations. Four intensive workshops are being offered with 24 speakers, teachers, experts and certified trainers. The opportunities for prospective learners are bountiful, whether you’re a student, a professional, or just an enthusiast. [...]
From classical to contemporary art, in addition to masterpieces of Mannerism, Florence offers several spectacular art exhibitions this month. Until April 14: PIER FRANCESCO FOSCHI (1502 – 1567).Galleria dell’Accademia. Open daily 8:15 am to 6:50 pm. For the first time in European history, a monographic show dedicated to Florentine painter Pier Francesco Foschi will be open to the public. The exhibition contains over 40 pieces of his work and includes pieces by [...]
One way to enhance your knowledge of Florence is to learn about the culture and history of the city are through Cultural Heritage walks scheduled this spring. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982, the Municipality of Florence developed a program for residents and visitors to explore city’s cultural patrimony sites with a free, guided tour. There will be 16 heritage walks — all starting at 3 pm — throughout April and [...]
Easter never fails to be an immense celebration in Italy. Various events will be held around Florence on Good Friday and Easter Sunday on March 31, in addition to English speaking church services during the week. Participate in the local Easter traditions by attending Grassina’s Passion Play and Florence’s Scoppio del Carro on Easter weekend, preceded by an Easter concert. An added bonus: the church and museum of Santa Maria Novella offer [...]
Twice a year, inaccessible cultural landmarks all over Italy are open to the public FAI Spring Days is back this year in March on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. FAI (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) is the National Trust for Italy, responsible for maintaining and restoring private historical landmarks throughout Italy. FAI is able to manage thousands of locations through donations or grants. Close to 750 locations will be open all around [...]
A festival honoring Franco Basaglia (1924-1980), the man who was responsible for the shutdown of all inhumane insane asylums in Italy, will run from March until July. The event “INSANE ASYLUM, FAREWELL! Franco Basaglia 100,” is organized by the theater group Chille de la Balanza, who lives in the former mental hospital in San Salvi, Florence. Monday, March 11 marks the 100th anniversary of Franco Basaglia’s birth. A remake of the symbolic blue [...]
Friday, March 8: FESTA DELLA DONNA (International Women’s Day) International Women’s Day is a day honoring political, economic, and social achievements of women worldwide. Women in Italy celebrate the occasione by sharing meals and spending time together. Since WWII it has become synonymous to give mimosa blossoms to women as a symbol to show togetherness. Florence will be hosting events the week of International Women’s Day and on March 8, including art [...]
Until May 26: ILLUSTRATING TIME (Illustrare il Tempo) – ROBERTO INNOCENTI. Palazzo Medici Riccardi, Via Cavour 3 – Florence. Open daily 9 am – 7 pm, closed Wednesday. Admission: €10, or €7 reduced price. Tuscany’s own Roberto Innocenti is recognized as the greatest Italian illustrator of our time, with an exquisite capability to transport the viewer into the scenes he portrays. While he is known for his illustrations of fables and traditional children’s [...]
Focusing on the life cycle of a book, the third edition of TESTO comes to Stazione Leopolda on February 23 – 25 (10 am – 8 pm). Organized by Pitti Immagine, the program offers an in depth look at the world of literature. Last year’s events attracted more than 10,000 visitors exploring books and attending workshops, guided itineraries and special events presented by the publishing houses participating. This year representatives from 150 will [...]
With the theme “Whole Rest,” Black History Month Florence will take place through February 29. The program of events are organized according to the concept that a pause leads to regeneration and new pathways. The Mad Art District at Le Murate (via Ghibellina) is hosting the art show “Repose and Resist” in collaboration with the Florence’s Kunsthistorische Institut and San Gimignano’s Galleria Continua. On display are the works of Anike Joyce Sadiq, Raziel [...]
