The Goldoni Theater in Livorno is preparing to celebrate the 180th anniversary of its inauguration with a project dedicated to the relationship between architecture, natural light, and contemporary art. The “Carlo Goldoni” City…
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The City of Livorno is introducing the Museum Pass, an annual pass that providesunlimited access to the City Museum and the “Giovanni Fattori” Civic Museum during their respective hours of operation. The pass, which is…
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Opinions Civic Museum "G. Fattori" John Factors Leghorn Modern Art Nineteenth century Twentieth Century
The old layout of the Fattori Museum in Livorno is gone, finished, no longer exists, and we will never see it again: dismantled before last year’s exhibition on Giovanni Fattori, it has now been completely renovated, transformed, and…
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Works and artists Aftermath Leghorn Macchiaioli Nineteenth century Tuscany Twentieth Century
“Although largely overlooked by critics for a time, Giovanni Bartolena has recently been ‘rediscovered’ by several scholars who have rightly highlighted his solid artistic talents.” So wrote journalist Mario Lepore…
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Following a major renovation, the “Giovanni Fattori” Civic Museum in Livorno will reopen to the public on July 10, 2026, in the galleries of Villa Mimbelli. The new exhibition itinerary, curated by Vincenzo Farinella—scientific director of…
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Vincenzo Farinella is the new scientific director of Livorno's Civic Museums : the art historian was appointed by Mayor Luca Salvetti at the end of a public selection process that saw the participation of numerous candidates. The…
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Until Feb. 14, 2026, the Sede di Rappresentanza Castagneto Banca 1910 in Livorno, Via Rossini 2, is hosting the exhibition Nel Novecento di Giovanni Bartolena, tra innovazione e riflessione sul magistero fattoriano, sponsored by Fondazione…
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Works and artists Leghorn Modern Art Nineteenth century Tuscany
Leonardo da Vinci's famous maxim "sad is that disciple who does not advance his master" seems to have guided the students of Giuseppe Baldini (Livorno, 1807 - 1876), a Leghorn artist who imparted the first rudiments in painting to…
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