TF Together -
The Florentine’s online events series viewable on our YouTube channel (don’t forget to subscribe!) continues. At 5pm on February 19, Theophilus Imani will examine the relationship between faces of the African diaspora and icons of European art in a session titled Echoes and agreements in art history and popular culture . The updated programme is available here.
The British Institute of Florence
Something for little ones at 5pm on February 18: a storytime for 4-8 year olds live-streamed on The British Institute’s Facebook page, with a reading of
Jazz Age Josephine by Jonah Winter. On February 24 at 6pm, Jeremy Boudreau will explore
Delve deep into the Uffizi s masterpieces in the Waiting for Spring: A merry go-round at the Uffizi Galleries virtual series. The first themes include Love (for Valentine s Day) and Carnival. The online guided tours bring families and children from all over the world (virtually) together with each session lasting 30-40 minutes, exploring different paintings, subjects and themes, lead by an expert from the Department of Education. A cost of 40 euro covers the maximum number of participants which is 10 children. The conversations are available in Italian, English, French, Spanish and Italian sign language. Book by writing to [email protected] or see here for more information.
The entertaining
I Love Lego exhibition arrives at Pontedera s PALP Palazzo Pretorio. With over a million bricks in a kaleidoscope of colours, the show charms and cheers with the creative constructions that turn toys into art. Play, have fun and discover with the six dioramas that vary from pirates to Ancient Rome. Architectural and engineering masterpieces are rendered in Lego form with detailed sets constructed with the help of group of enthusiastic collectors in partnership with Legolize, a humorous platform that creates comics using LEGO founded by Mattia Marangoni, Samuele Rovituso and Pietro Alcaro. Specific installations will “invade” the existing dioramas with trademark humour and flair. Perfect for fun, fans and families, booking a ticket in advance is recommended. The exhibition will be open from Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm and tickets cost from 6-10 euro.