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Sisterhood in Art

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October 1, 2024, Palazzo Corsini sul Lungarno

The International Biennial of Antiques in Florence is hosting the conference “Sisterhood in Art” to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Plautilla Nelli, a pioneering female artist. The event will feature prominent speakers, including Jane Adams, Co-Founder of Caravaggio & Contemporary, Dr. Elisa Gradi, an art historian and lecturer at the Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute, Dr. William Johnson from the Restoration Department, and Dr. Roberta Lapucci, Head of the Restoration Department at LdM. This tribute aims to highlight Nelli’s contributions to art and the importance of women’s voices in the artistic landscape.

Plautilla Nelli: 500th Birthday Revelations

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June 13, 2024. San Marco, Florence

Conference to celebrate Plautilla Nelli and her 500th Birthday year with important new findings and research presented by Museum Director Dr. Angelo Tartuferi, Dr. Catherine Turrill-Lupi, world leading Nelli scholar and Plautilla Nelli inspired dance performance by ‘Kaos Balletto’.

From Artemisia Gentileschi to Annya Sand

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March 9 – May 20, 2024, Hotel Savoy

During the months of the exhibition, to celebrate the ‘Florentine genius’ and female creativity as you have never seen it before, the Hotel Savoy in Florence created a tour, in collaboration with Artemisia Gold, a non-profit foundation profit dedicated to the research, restoration and exhibition of women’s works of art.

On a journey through the ancient streets of Florence, we discover the stories of extraordinary women who contributed to the art and culture of this Renaissance city. Often in the shadow of their male counterparts, these women have left an indelible mark on the Florentine artistic landscape, the brilliance of which only emerges upon careful exploration. A tour dedicated to them, their hidden works and their fascinating lives, reveals the richness and diversity of female voices in the art of Florence.

Available upon reservation. Request information at enquiries.savoy@roccofortehotels.com

Artemisia Gentileschi: Diagnostic Studies

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An exclusive peek into Artemisia Gentileschi’s masterpiece at Galleria Spada

Explore the diagnostic studies on Artemisia Gentileschi’s masterpieces, the Madonna and Child, and Saint Cecilia at the Galleria Spada in Rome. Caravaggio&Contemporary Ltd’s sponsored technical research project has led to significant findings, paving the way for a published monographic volume. The volume, published by De Luca in Italian and English, features essays by Francesco Solinas, Adriana Capriotti, Marco Cardinali, and Maria Beatrice De Ruggieri. This publication offers insight into Artemisia Gentileschi’s artistry, particularly her works in the Galleria Spada, drawing on new information from technical-scientific research. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the artist’s compositional processes with a rich set of images and technical data.

International Women’s Day: Nelli’s Restoration

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March 8, 2024. Santa Maria Novella

Official presentation of the restoration project on a newly found painting by Plautilla Nelli and her workshop. With: Alessia Bettini, Vice Mayor of Florence; Dr. Roberta Lapucci, director of the Restoration Department of Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute; Dr. Catherine Turrill, art historian, and renowned Nelli expert; and Jane Adams, from Caravaggio & Contemporary. 

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