Exhibitions in Florence

Museo Galileo

MIRABILIA GRAPHICA

Micrographic Calligrams of Ignazio Muligino

Jun 18 to Oct 18

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The exhibition 'MIRABILIA GRAPHICA' showcases the extraordinary micrographic calligrams of Ignazio Muligino, a calligrapher active in the late 17th century. These works are unique as they utilize the properties of the microscope to render texts nearly invisible to the naked eye. Muligino masterfully combined optical science with his artistic skill, creating what his era termed 'mirabilia graphica'. The exhibition highlights his 'Madonna and Child' calligram, which cleverly incorporates a text from the 'Officium Beatae Mariae Virginis' within the figures. This piece is particularly intriguing due to the technical challenge of transcribing an entire book onto a small surface. The exhibition al

Ignazio Muligino · Pietro da Cortona · Federico Cesi · Matthäus Greuter · Chérubin d’Orléans · François Spierre

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Le Murate – Progetti Arte Contemporanea · MAD Murate Art District

Commedia armoniosa per un drago nascente

Sep 25 to Oct 20

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This exhibition, 'Commedia armoniosa per un drago nascente,' curated by Andrea Mancini, focuses on a pivotal moment in the theatrical research of Giuliano Scabia, a key figure in the birth of new Italian theatre. It is part of the 'Estate Fiorentina 2026' program and is made possible by the Giuliano Scabia Foundation. The exhibition begins with two fundamental works by Scabia: 'Commedia armoniosa del cielo e dell’inferno' and 'Forse un drago nascerà.' These works illustrate a decisive passage in the author and director's life and research, specifically the late 1960s and early 1970s. During this period, his dramatic commitment became more conscious, shaping a new conception of theatre. This

Giuliano Scabia

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Le Murate – Progetti Arte Contemporanea · MAD Murate Art District

Andrea Ponsi. Uno, nessuno e trentamila

Oct 1 to Oct 22

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This exhibition, titled "Uno, nessuno e trentamila" (One, None, and Thirty Thousand), showcases the work of architect and artist Andrea Ponsi. It is presented in collaboration with the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno. The exhibition features approximately three hundred faces, selected from over thirty thousand drawings created by Ponsi on small yellow Post-it notes over the past thirty years. These drawings, often made as spontaneous doodles during phone calls, are transformed into a visual exploration of multiplicity and identity. The collection offers an intimate and playful glimpse into the artist's instinctive gesture. The exhibition is part of MAD Murate Art District's programming, whi

Andrea Ponsi

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Le Murate – Progetti Arte Contemporanea · MAD Murate Art District

Irene Dionisio. Miracola

Sep 17 to Nov 22

The exhibition 'Miracola' by Irene Dionisio, curated by Valentina Gensini, presents a new film work by the artist and filmmaker, produced by MAD Murate Art District. This film is destined to enrich the permanent collection of the Civic Museums of Florence. The core of Irene Dionisio's research is the relationship between Sant'Agata, the patron saint of Catania, and Etna, a dominant presence in the Sicilian landscape and a symbol of nature that is both generative and destructive. Through a poetic montage that intertwines archival materials and original footage, created with different cinematic supports, the artist dialogues with images from almost a century of history, from the 1930s to the p

Irene Dionisio

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Palazzo Medici Riccardi · Museo Mediceo

Oltre il Rinascimento

Tra Dürer e Parmigianino

Sep 10 to Jan 5, 2027

This exhibition, "Beyond the Renaissance. Between Dürer and Parmigianino," explores the technical and aesthetic richness of European Mannerist printmaking. It delves into the profound relationship that contemporary artist Georg Baselitz developed with 16th-century masters through his extensive research and collecting. The exhibition features around 150 works, drawing from Baselitz's private collection and the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest. Visitors will discover the techniques, languages, and themes of 16th-century European artists, with a focus on printmaking challenges and achievements. The exhibition highlights the inventive freedom, dissonances, and unconventional approaches found in Man

Georg Baselitz · Antonio Fantuzzi da Trento · Rosso Fiorentino · Andrea Mantegna · Parmigianino · Andrea Schiavone

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Palazzo Strozzi · Courtyard, Piano nobile

Broken

The Power of the Fragment

Sep 25 to Jan 24, 2027

This exhibition explores the profound and evocative power of the fragment in sculpture, tracing its significance from antiquity to the present day. It presents over eighty works and artifacts from major international museums, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Louvre, and the British Museum. The exhibition challenges the notion of a fragment as merely a remnant of a lost whole, instead highlighting its capacity to exist as an autonomous object imbued with memory and transformation. Visitors will embark on a journey across diverse cultures and time periods, from Ancient Egypt, Classical Greece, and the Greco-Roman world to pre-modern civilizations in Mexico, Mali, Peru, and Cambodi

Louise Bourgeois · Francesco Vezzoli · Danh Vo · Giovanni Pisano · Michelangelo · Auguste Rodin

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Palazzo Medici Riccardi · Sale Fabiani

San Francesco d’Assisi e Giuseppe Nicola Nasini

Un episodio di committenza medicea

Sep 24 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition commemorates the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi by reconstructing a significant chapter of Cosimo III de’ Medici's devotion and patronage. It brings back to Florence, after more than three centuries, four large canvases by Giuseppe Nicola Nasini dedicated to the life of the Saint. The exhibition explores the figure of Giuseppe Nicola Nasini, his relationship with the grand-ducal court, and the interplay between Medici and Riccardi patronage in late seventeenth-century Florence. The core of the exhibition features four surviving canvases commissioned in 1695 by Grand Duke Cosimo III de’ Medici from Giuseppe Nicola Nasini. These works depict Saint Fran

Giuseppe Nicola Nasini · Lodovico Cardi

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Museo Salvatore Ferragamo · Museo Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo 1898-1960

Until Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition delves into the life and work of Salvatore Ferragamo, a pivotal figure in 20th-century fashion. It traces his journey from his early beginnings to becoming a globally renowned shoemaker, celebrated for his innovative designs and craftsmanship. The exhibition showcases the evolution of his brand, highlighting his significant contributions to the rebirth of Italian craftsmanship and the emergence of the 'Made in Italy' movement. Visitors will explore the masterful union of tradition, functionality, and technological innovation that defined Ferragamo's success. The exhibition features a rich collection of iconic shoes, archival documents, and historical photographs, offering a c

Salvatore Ferragamo

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Musei Civici Fiorentini (Palazzo Vecchio) · Museo Novecento

Victor Man

Sep 26 to Mar 7, 2027

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This exhibition at Museo Novecento showcases twenty-five paintings by contemporary artist Victor Man, created between 2008 and 2026. The collection offers a comprehensive overview of his artistic output, exploring the dual themes of life's celebration and the awareness of mortality. Man's paintings are characterized by their evocative power and remarkable quality, delving into the human psyche with a blend of shadow, melancholy, beauty, and innocence. His work is marked by a rigorous complexity, incorporating veiled references to art history and figurative traditions, balanced with subtle chromatic contrasts. The subjects, such as maternity, portraits, still lifes, and female nudes, maintain

Victor Man

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Museo Novecento

VICTOR MAN

Sep 26 to Mar 7, 2027

The Museo Novecento presents an exhibition dedicated to the artist Victor Man, curated by Sergio Risaliti. This exhibition is housed in the ground-floor galleries of the Ex Leopoldine, located in Piazza Santa Maria Novella. It showcases approximately 25 paintings by the artist. The works delve into Man's recurring thematic concerns, which include maternity, portraiture, self-portraiture, and the depiction of the female figure. Still life compositions are also explored within the exhibition. Several key works are highlighted, such as 'Lelkek temetoje, der Friedhof der Seelen' from 2019. Other notable pieces include 'Maternity with Legend' (2024) and 'Maternity' (2025). The exhibition also fea

Victor Man

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Musei del Bargello · Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, in esposizione due opere restaurate: i dipinti del Maestro del 1416

Oct 6 to Mar 14, 2027

This exhibition at the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze showcases two recently restored paintings attributed to the Maestro del 1416. The display, running from October 6, 2026, to March 14, 2027, reunites these two panels after an important period of study and restoration. Visitors will see the works in a temporary setup on the first floor of the gallery. The exhibition aims to tell the story of these paintings, detailing their stylistic characteristics and conservation history. The restoration process is highlighted as a fundamental moment in an artwork's life, allowing for its preservation and deeper understanding. Investigations conducted during the restoration reveal details, colors, a

Maestro del 1416

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Musei del Bargello · Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze: opere restaurate in esposizione | Due dipinti del Maestro del 1416

Oct 6 to Mar 14, 2027

This exhibition at the Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze showcases two recently restored paintings attributed to the Maestro del 1416. The exhibition, running from October 6, 2026, to March 14, 2027, presents these two panels in a temporary display on the first floor. It aims to share the results of significant restoration work and the research that accompanied it. The project is part of a larger initiative by the Ministry of Culture to present restored artworks to the public. The two paintings are the 'Madonna with Child and Saints Peter, Anthony Abbot, Julian and John the Baptist' and the 'Madonna with Child and Eight Angels'. Displaying them together allows for a comparison of the artist

Maestro del 1416

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Musei del Bargello · Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze

Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze e Musei del Bargello accolgono due nuove sculture in marmo di età classica, provenienti dal Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze

From Nov 18, 2025

The Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze and the Musei del Bargello are now displaying two classical marble sculptures on temporary loan from the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Firenze. These newly exhibited works, "Apollo Citaredo" and "Eroe nudo con corno" (Naked Hero with Horn), are presented in a dedicated new installation at the exit of the Galleria dell’Accademia. This initiative is part of a valorization agreement between the two autonomous institutions under the Ministry of Culture, aiming to unite conservation and public access. The "Apollo Citaredo" statue, inspired by a 2nd-century AD model, depicts the god of music and arts playing the lyre, with an idealized face and ecstatic gaz

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Le Murate – Progetti Arte Contemporanea · MAD Murate Art District

Dentro il contemporaneo

un progetto per Fondazione CR Firenze

Oct 14 to Apr 30, 2027

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Dentro il Contemporaneo is a project born from an exclusive collaboration between Fondazione CR Firenze and MAD Murate Art District. It aims to provide pathways for understanding contemporary art to specific segments of the citizenry. The initiative targets families with children, young people and adults, workers, seniors over 65, and individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. Participants can engage with contemporary art languages through special guided tours, workshops, artist encounters, and participatory experiences. These activities are carefully designed to cater to the specific needs and interests of each audience group. The project offers numerous ways to encounter artworks,

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Museo Novecento

DANIELLE MCKINNEY. TRA NOI

Oct 17 to Feb 28, 2027

Museo Novecento presents 'Danielle McKinney. Tra noi', the first exhibition in Florence by American artist Danielle McKinney, born in 1981. McKinney was recently recognized by TIME as one of the 100 most influential figures in the art world in 2026. The exhibition runs from October 17, 2026, to February 28, 2027. It features 20 works by McKinney, including some previously unseen pieces. These works are presented in dialogue with paintings and sculptures from the museum's permanent Alberto Della Ragione Collection. McKinney's painting is characterized by a sophisticated use of color and chiaroscuro, creating suspended atmospheres where time seems to stand still. Her precisely constructed dome

Danielle McKinney

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