October 22 at 5:30 p.m. We are also very pleased to invite you to another event on October 22 at 5:30 p.m., so you can enjoy a little more of the autumn light. Writer and psychologist Piera Spannocchi in conversation with Sandra Furlanetto, a chemistry professor, about her latest book with the fascinating title: The Art of Being Human. The event is introduced by our founding member and journalist Maurizio Naldini. We hope to see many of you there, and please reserve your spot

Bryony Wright is a freelance professional photographer and video artist from London.

Tuesday September 8th, 2026 The Longing Languages of Love event explored the layers of language, art, and interpretation within the Renaissance text Hypnerotomachia Poliphili. Longing for Languages of Love, an event centered on the Renaissance text Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, attributed to Francesco Colonna. First published in Venice in 1499, the book follows Poliphilo through a dreamlike journey in search of his beloved, Polia. His journey unfolds through elaborate gardens, a

An event designed to welcome members back and bring everyone together before the new season begins, while providing updates on upcoming initiatives and opportunities. Friday, October 5th, 2026 at 6,00 pm. Welcome back members! We thought it would be lovely to organise a gathering reserved for our members and their friends, an opportunity to meet again before the new season begins and to update you on our upcoming initiatives. It will also be a chance to introduce you to an ex

An event honoring Florentine artist Elena Salvini Pierallini (1934–2024) and her influential Borse Nere, or “Black Bags,” artistic initiative. Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5,30 p.m. One of Pierallini’s most successful projects, Borse Nere brought together Florence’s artistic community through events centered on creativity, collaboration, and dialogue. For the original initiative, Pierallini created incomplete Libri in Piedi (“Standing Books”), placing each inside a large bl

Study conferences on Marilena Mosco, a free spirit in the arts of Florence. Talks in italian.