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Tuscany trip: Vintage and Fabrics’ Museum in Prato

Prato will host a unique journey through history and evolution of current fashion trends and which will also pay tribute to timeless style of the past. The exhibition “Vintage. L’irresistibile fascino del vissuto”, organized by Fabrics’ Museum of Prato in partnership with A.N.G.E.L.O. Vintage Archive, hosts many luxury brands and it will be open until 30th May 2013.

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Florence exhibition: L’amore vittorioso e altre storie

2013 will be a year full of art in Florence; it starts at its best thanks to “L’Amore Vittorioso e altre storie”, exhibition organized by Polo Museale Fiorentino, a continuation of “Restauri in Villa” which presented restoration works made in 2009 and 2010. The exhibition has two goals: to value the huge artworks’ repository of Bardini’s heritage and to emphasize the results of the works done in Cerreto Guidi.

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Tuscan art: Ardengo Soffici’s exhibition in Poggio a Caiano

After the exhibition “Soffici 1907 – 207. 100 years after the return in Italy” and the opening of the museum dedicated to him, the Cultural Department of Poggio a Caiano (Prato) presents “Ardengo Soffici, Europe in Italy”. This exhibition, set up by Luigi Cavallo, is centred on the period between 1900 and 1918, and shows, with artworks and original documents, the contribution arrived in Italy thanks to Soffici.
These masterpieces will be on display until 27th January 2013 in Scuderie Medicee of Poggio a Caiano.

Culinary vacations in Tuscany: country festivals in November

Culinary vacations in Tuscany: country festivals in November

Tuscany is a land of typical tastes, and a vacation in the most beautiful locations it’s not complete without a culinary tour to discover local dishes and traditions. One typical product stands out among the others: chestnuts.
The various country festivals in Tuscany in November are the best way to dive into ancient tastes, to discover simple recipes that tickle the palate.

Weekend in Tuscany: Lucca Comics and Games 2012

Weekend in Tuscany: Lucca Comics and Games 2012

Lucca Comics and Games, the greatest Italian festival about comics, games, animation and fantasy, will take place from 1st November 2012 to 4th November 2012 with its amazing and suggestive atmospheres. This event appeals enthusiasts from all over Italy and the world, and enlivens one of the most beautiful medieval cities with exhibition, cosplay, concerts, contests and stands… an appointment you should not miss!

Place to visit in Tuscany: Moebius’ exhibition in Poggibonsi

Place to visit in Tuscany: Moebius’ exhibition in Poggibonsi

Fenice Nine Arts International Festival of Poggibonsi, festival dedicated to theme of transformation in art, celebrates, until 4th November 2012, Jean Giraud (known also as Moebius) one of the most famous comic strip artists of twentieth century, with an exclusive exhibition of his last work, composed by 50 illustrated pages.

Places to visit in Tuscany: Botero’s exhibition in Pietrasanta

Places to visit in Tuscany: Botero’s exhibition in Pietrasanta

Florence is an interesting city, full of art and history, but it’s also a great point of departure for a relaxing trip around Tuscany. In Pietrasanta, only a few kilometers from Florence, there is an unmissable exhibition for every modern art lover: the Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero celebrates his 80 years with an exclusive exhibition of his new works, which will last until 2nd September 2012.