Tuscany - Finestre sull'Arte

An Update on Masaccio: The Adoration of the Magi in the Carmine Polyptych in Pisa

Archival research, when conducted with expertise and diligence, always yields positive results: this is evident from the research that Giuseppe Petralia conducted in various archives on topics related to the medieval history of Tuscany and Pisa, with...
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How a Painting Changes After Restoration: Here Are the Colors of Neri di Bicci’s “Annunciation”

To understand just how much a painting can change after restoration, one need only look atthe *Annunciation* by Neri di Bicci (Florence, 1418/1420–1492) in the Church of Sant’Agata in Florence. Beneath a thick layer of grime, yellowed var...
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Memo Vagaggini’s Metaphysical, Unreal, and Geometric Maremma. What the Exhibition in Bibbona Is Like

These are silences that permeate the Maremma countryside, the result of a mind that viewed those fields, those pine trees, those rivulets, and those marshes as one might view a gold ground, a painting by Piero della Francesca, or a geometric abstract...
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Food in Tuscan Last Suppers: Symbols and Customs from the Painted Table

Anyone lookingat *The Last Supper* instinctively tends to focus on the central figures of the scene: Christ, the apostles, and the dramatic moment of the announcement of the betrayal. Yet, in the depictions created by14th-century (and Renaissance) Tu...
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Banksy and Street Art in Pisa: The Stars of Urban Art at the Arsenali Repubblicani

From December 26, 2026, to May 16, 2027, the Arsenali Repubblicani in Pisa will host “BANKSY and Street Art,” an exhibition that brings a significant collection of works by the Bristol-based artist to the Tuscan city for the first time. Alongside Ban...
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Tuscany: Eight Museums Join the National Museum System Network

In 2026, eight museums in Tuscany were granted the status of museums of regional significance and, at the same time, were admitted to the Ministry of Culture’s National Museum System. This new recognition brings the number of accredited museums...
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Prato Hosts Italy's First Exhibition Dedicated to Sneakers: From Athletic Shoes to a Global Cultural Phenomenon

From November 6, 2026, to May 2, 2027, the Prato Textile Museum will host “Sneaker Revolution,” a major exhibition dedicated to the evolution of the sneaker, from athletic footwear to a global cultural phenomenon. Organized by the Prato Textile Museu...
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The Monumental Cemetery of Marcognano: A Marble Book That Tells the Story of Carrara

Nestled among the marble-rich mountains of Carrara, in a narrow and secluded valley, the monumental cemetery of Marcognano is a place of great charm, both for the richness of its artistic heritage and for its historical, civic, and scenic value. Alth...
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