The Impossible Leonardo
Until August 31
Santa Croce, Vinci
The City of
Vinci and RAI television have digitally reproduced some of Leonardo da Vinci’s
most famous paintings to display in the church of Santa Croce in the artist’s
birthplace outside Florence (Vinci). Entrance is free and open daily from 9am
to 7pm (except during liturgical services).
See www.terredelrinascimento.it for more
information.
Puccini Festival
Until August 16
The city that
gave birth to the great composer hosts an annual festival in his honor. This
year’s works include Turandot, Madame Butterfly, Tosca and Edgar. Visit www.puccinifestival.it for show
times, ticket sales, complete cast line-up and information on all Puccini
sights around the Versilia area.
Robert Redford recites Leopardi
August 8 , Cortona
The Under the
Tuscan Sun Festival hosts Robert Redford and Gabriele Lavia reciting Giacomo
Leopardi’s evocative poems set to piano music. For complete festival
information, visit www.tuscansunfestival.com
Fattori to Corcos to Gighlia
Until November 2
Castello Pasquini, Piazza della
Vittoria, Castiglioncello (Livorno)
Take a trip
from 1800 to 1900 with three well-known Macchiaioli painters.
Call
0586/724297 or visit www.mostrafattori.com
Napoleon: Fasto Imperiale
Until September 12
Villa dei Mulini, Portoferraio, Elba
Island
See the
treasures of the Napoleon Foundation of Paris. Over 200 pieces tell the story
of the emperor’s exile on the island. Visit www.aptelba.it for more
information.
International Sculpture Fair
July
27-September 28 Carrara
This year’s
marble extravaganza is entitled ‘Nothing but Sculpture’ and it promises to live
up to its name. Featured
artists include Louise Bourgeois, Mario Merz Giulio Paolini and Pietro
Cascella. Call 0585/641394 or visit www.labiennaledicarrara.it for more
information.
Xavier and Antonio Bueno
Until August 17
Galleria Comunale
d’Arte Contemporanea, Arezzo
See the similarities and the differences between these
two brother-painters.
See www.mostrabuenoarezzo.it or call 055/2001498 for more information.
