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‘More Bill’, many Kennedys

A spotlight on Elaine de Kooning from ‘Restoration Conversations’ with art collector Christian Levett Restoration Conversations:...

“A tender ardour”

Julia Margaret Cameron by Linda Falcone Calcutta-born British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron (1815-1879) was about my age when she...

The ‘archive angel’ and new music from the Renaissance

Musica Secreta’s Laurie Stras on women’s voices By Margie MacKinnon Musica Secreta, ph Kate Beaugié “I’ve made it my musicological life...

“I am becoming somebody”

Paula Modersohn-Becker at the Royal Academy of Art by Margie MacKinnon Paula Modersohn-Becker, Girl with Child, 1902, Kunstmuseum Den...

In-progress restoration of Artemisia’s painting in the home of Michelangelo

The painting has landed. We are delighted to announce an new exciting restoration adventure... Above: Artemisia Gentileschi’s Allegory of...

'Restoration Conversations' at 'Fotografe!' - Villa Bardini / Sept 12, 2022

Don't miss the September 12, 2022 episode of 'Restoration Conversations', live-streamed from Florence's Villa Bardini. Presenter Linda...

A Labour of Love

Iris Origo and the transformation of La Foce by Margaret MacKinnon It did not seem like a marriage made in heaven. The groom, Antonio...

Fotografe! Explore the Alinari Archives and Contemporary Perspectives

From June 18 to October 2, 2022, the exhibition 'Fotografe! Women photographers: Alinari Archives and Contemporary Perspectives' is on...

'Exhibition Makers'. Interview with Emanuela Sesti on 'Fotografe!'

'Fotografe! Women photographers: Alinari Archives and Contemporary Perspectives' is on show at Villa Bardini and Forte Belvedere in...

A Century of Women in the Arts (1866-1966). Exploring Florence's 'forgotten century'

'A Century of Women in the Arts (1866-1966)' is an exciting new course organised by the British Institute of Florence, in collaboration...

Oltarno Gaze 2022 Programme: Today's talents take cues from historic women artists

Until June 16, the Oltrarno Gaze 2022 exhibition and events series is a dialogue through the centuries that forges a bridge between...

PORTRAIT DIALOGUES: Painters Sam Bordley, Lydia Chapman and Emily Rogers

From March 19 to April 22, 2022, international artists debut with a series of portraits featuring friends from Florence's Oltrarno...

STITCHING ARTISTS INTO HISTORY: A call to writers

History belongs to those whose stories are told. Until April 20, 2022, writers in Florence and farther afield are invited to send their...

WHERE GARDEN PATHS LEAD TO PAINTINGS: Springtime walks at Il Palmerino

In late March and early April, Art historian Monica Shenouda shares the history of a house that has hosted artists since its construction...

WORKSHOP WALKABOUT: Virtual visit to three bottegas

On April 21, 2022, international artisans share their take on the neighbourhood's age-old practices and modern-day flair. 'Creative...

Header photo: Marco Benvenuti, ‘At the Atelier degli Artigianelli’, 2021.

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