The British Institute of Florence is spotlighting the works of Anglo-Florentine artist John Griffiths (1970 – 2015) in dialogue with pieces by leading female artists of American Abstract Expressionism from the Levett Collection. It features 11 of John’s paintings and five works by Elaine de Kooning, Pat Passlof, Audrey Flack, Ethel Schwabacher, and Joan Mitchell at Sotto il British (via Guicciardini 15) from March 7 to April 10. The exhibition explores the impressive [...]
December 15: OPEN DAY. Gherardesca Garden (entrances: Borgo Pinti 97, piazzale Donatello 12, and via Gino Capponi 54) and Orti Dipinti Garden (Borgo Pinti, 76.) Hours: 10 am – 4 pm. Admission: €1. The Four Seasons Hotel in Florence will host an ‘Open Day’ 2024 at the Gherardesca Garden and Orti Dipinti Garden, offering a day of fun and entertainment for visitors of all ages. This event, taking place on December 15, is [...]
Lover of vintage clothing and accessories? This weekend only, the Palazzo Corsini will hold a vintage market, where shoppers will be supporting a good cause, as the market will be fundraising in association with the File Foundation, which supports seriously ill patients in Tuscany. The market will take place from Friday, November 8 to Sunday, November 10, from 11 am to 6 pm. There is no entrance fee, and visitors are instructed to [...]
Sunday, Sept. 29: CORRI LA VITA (Run for Life) walk and run. Start at Cascine Park (viale Lincoln, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 9:15 am) and end at Loggia dei Lanzi in Piazza della Signoria. It is truly the inhabitants of the beautiful city of Florence that keep it running, and now it is time for the people to run for their city in a moving demonstration of solidarity, health, and community in the [...]
The Conventino Caffè Letterario, well known for its hard to come by green space in Florence and charming literary cafe, is hosting a day full of free events for International Day of Yoga on June 21. The program will be dedicated to a range of well-being, health and creative activities, with sessions catering towards adults and children. Involving all spaces in the Conventino, the day will begin at 9 am and conclude [...]
Laurie Shapiro is an American artist who has showcased her work across the United States in solo and group exhibitions. She is currently participating in an art residency program through SACI Florence, and will be presenting her work at a lecture in English, followed by the opening of a show of her work. Shapiro is interested in exploring Florence so she can research and develop her most recent project, “The Renaissance of [...]
March 7 – 10: FLORENCE ARTISANAL CHOCOLATE FAIR. Piazza Santa Croce, 10 am – 8 pm daily. Free admission. The sugary festival brings together master chocolatiers from across Italy to exhibit their delicious bars, ganaches, pralines, and pastries, available for purchase. Spend your weekend wandering about the piazza trying all types of chocolate – dark, white, and milk – with creative combinations including spices, fruits, nuts, and liquors. Most of the vendors [...]
In a celebration of artistry, Florence’s Zeffirelli Foundation (piazza San Firenze 5) hosts a tribute to the work of Florentine director Franco Zeffirelli. Hailing from the extensive collection of the Cerratelli Foundation, 30 costumes used to create Zeffirelli’s magic in the film “Romeo and Juliet,” accompanied by photographs, sketches, and other unique artifacts, are on display through February 25 (open 10 – 6 pm, closed Mondays; admission €12). Danilo Donati won an Academy [...]
Proceeds from the sale of the current issue of Vista, Florence & Tuscany will be given to support women who have been victims of violence, specifically the shelters and organizations that help them through the Viva Vittoria. This is also a special “Women in the Spotlight” issue, interviews with and profiles of notable women in Florence, and timely coverage of the of the Florence’s Artemisia refuge and safe home. Also included are articles [...]
Following the success of last year’s “Altissima Luce” concert, the Cathedral of Santa Maria Fiore (aka the Florence Duomo) is hosting yet another genre-transcending concert at the Duomo in the form of “Back to Bach.” Last year’s headliners, renowned trumpeter Paolo Fresu and esteemed bandoneon player Daniele di Bonaventura, will be joined onstage with pianist and composer Uri Caine and the Italian Virtuosi orchestra on October 26, 2023, at 9:15 pm. Between Caine’s [...]
