Siena - Finestre sull'Arte

Exceptional reopening of Virginia Art Theatrum, Vettor Pisani's Philosophical House in Serre di Rapolano

Thirty years after its creation, the Virginia Art Theatrum - Museum of Catastrophe, the Philosophical House of Vettor Pisani (Bari, 1935 - Rome, 2011) in Serre di Rapolano (Siena), will reopen its doors to the public on Friday, November 21, 2025. The...
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In Siena, at the Palazzo delle Papesse, a major retrospective dedicated to Armando Testa

From November 21, 2025 to May 3, 2026, the Palazzo delle Papesse in Siena will host a major retrospective exhibition dedicated to Armando Testa (1917-1992), an extraordinary creative genius from Piedmont. The exhibition entitled Armando Testa. Cuc&ug...
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The animals of the Palio and where to find them: symbols and identity of the Contrade of Siena

The Palio di Siena is one of the most fascinating and complex events in Italy, organized directly by the City of Siena. Every year, on July 2 and August 16, ten out of seventeen contrade run the historic competition and compete for the prestigious dr...
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Siena, the Thebaid rediscovered: restored 14th-century frescoes by Lippo Vanni

In Siena, in the heart of the monumental complex of Santa Maria della Scala, an important chapter of 14th-century painting returns to view. After a long and careful restoration, the fresco cycle of the Thebaid, attributed to the Sienese painter Lippo...
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Siena celebrates the Old Man: a new exhibit at Santa Maria della Scala

More than six centuries after the birth of Lorenzo di Pietro, known as Vecchietta (Siena, 1410 - 1480), the Santa Maria della Scala Museum Complex in Siena pays tribute to the artist who worked there most profoundly, with a new exhibition dedicated t...
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Siena, Palazzo delle Papesse celebrates first birthday: here are the exhibitions, from Armando Testa to Renaissance

On Saturday, September 13, Siena 's Palazzo delle Papesse celebrates the first anniversary of its reopening as a space dedicated to art and culture, thanks to the management of Opera Laboratori. The palace, a historic home destined for Catherine, sis...
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Siena, a rare early 15th-century wooden crucifix returns to view restored. Attributed to little-documented artist

A rare example of early 15th-century wooden sculpture has returned to public view: it is the large wooden crucifix attributed to Alberto di Betto d'Assisi, now on display in theOratory of San Bernardino, home of the Diocesan Museum of Siena. Coming ...
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Siena, visits to see the sunrise view from the top of monuments

The month of September in Siena opens with an event that combines spirituality, history and beauty. It is called Prima Lux and offers a very special experience: watching the sunrise from the city's most fascinating vantage points. An occasion that, i...
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