A Ceramic “Grand Tour” at the Corsini Garden
May 29 – June 6: Ceramic Grand Tour. Corsini Garden, via della Scala 115. Open weekends 10 am – 7 pm, weekdays 3 – 7 pm. Free admission.
A craft omnipresent throughout Italy, the tradition of handmade and vibrantly-colored ceramics will be showcased at the “Grand Tour.” The formal garden of Palazzo Corsini and its limonaia, where citrus trees were once housed during the winter month, is hosting the event. The 170 unique pieces on display reflect centuries-old forms and patterns handed down from generation to generation and peculiar to each region of production. The objects are designed for daily use, or for pure decoration, at home. Styles span from late medieval, Renaissance and 18th century to Neoclassical and Art Deco in addition to contemporary.
Towns which have send exhibits include Ascoli Piceno, Bassano del Grappo, Borgo San Lorenzo, Caltagirone, Città di Castello, DeRuta, Faenza, Gubbio, Impruneta, Monreale, Montelupo Fiorentino, Napoli-Capodimonte, Orvieto, Pesaro, Sesto Fiorentino, Vietri sul Mare and Viterbo.
