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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...

'ARTEMISIA UPCLOSE': Project overview

In-progress restoration of Artemisia’s painting in the home of Michelangelo Above: Artemisia Gentileschi’s Allegory of Inclination ready...

'FOTOGRAFE!': A deeper dive

One of the primary goals of the project 'FOTOGRAFE' is a dual exhibition in Florence, enabling the public to explore women in the...

Live broadcast: 'Fotografe!' at Villa Bardini

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! Women Photographers, exhibition catalogue

Vintage prints, albums and negatives from the Alinari Archives spotlight more than forty female photographers, starting with early...

'Fotografe!' Women photographers at Forte Belvedere: An interview with exhibition co-curator

An interview with Emanuela Sesti. 'Fotografe! Women photographers: Alinari Archives and Contemporary Perspectives' is on show at Villa...

Video: CHALLENGE: 'INTERNATIONAL ARTISANS ANSWER'

CHALLENGE: Historic women artists inspire modern-day making How will artisans of the present respond to female artists of the past?...

'BRIDGES' Book Art Exhibitiion: Meet the artists

From May 5 to June 5, 2022, Cultural Association Il Palmerino hosts nine women artists from emergent Florentine painter Guenda Nocentini,...

Course: 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...

'OLTRARNO GAZE 2022': Project overview

Pulp and Primroses workshop , ph. Maria Laura Fineschi, Gruppo Fotografico Il Cupolone Today's talents take cues from historic women...

Artisans' grant: TEXTILE MANIPULATION. From macramé to pouring

May 16 to 25 2022 Spazio NOTA, via dei Serragli 104 TEXTILE MANIPULATION: Study grant Artisanal fabric decoration techniques This grant...

'PORTRAIT DIALOGUES' Exhibition: In the spotlight

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...

Culture walk: WHERE GARDEN PATHS LEAD TO PAINTINGS

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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