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Exquisite Donatello Exhibition in Florence

March 24, 2022March 27, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Running until 31st July 2022 at the Strozzi Palace and Bargello Museum in Florence is an extraordinary exhibition of the works of Renaissance artist Donatello.

Eroticism of Art Exhibition in Pompeii

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Pompeii Archaeological Park plans an exhibition dedicated to the sensuality and eroticism of art in the ancient Roman city. The exhibition will open on 14th April.

busts of Michelangelo on display in Accademia. Image by Russell McNeil via Flickr under creative commons license

All busts of Michelangelo on display in Florence

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday (15th February), all nine busts of Michelangelo are due to go on display at Florence’s Accademia Gallery. The display runs until June 19th.

Don’t Miss the Jenny Saville Exhibition in Florence until February 20th 2022

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

Florence has become the backdrop to 100 paintings and drawings by Jenny Saville. She is regarded by many to be one of the world’s greatest living figurative painters in the world. The exhibition ends on February 20th.

On this day in history: Renaissance artist Giotto dies

January 8, 2022January 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The 14th century painter Giotto di Bondone, known simply as Giotto, died on 8th January, 1337 in Florence. He was one of the greatest artists of the early Renaissance period.

Uffizi gallery, Florence. Editorial credit: red-feniks / Shutterstock.com

Uffizi director asks museums to confront society’s ‘toxic’ past

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Eike Schmidt wants museums to highlight issues of today rather than simply glorifying artists. Schmidt, Uffizi director since 2015, believes it crucial for museums to confront the “toxic social structures” of the past rather than simply glorifying its artists.