Firenze Déco: 1920s creativity explored at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence hosts 'Firenze Déco. Atmosfere degli anni Venti', curated by Lucia Mannini and promoted by Città Metropolitana di Firenze with Fondazione MUS.E. Running until August 25, 2026, the exhibition examines how Florence reinterpreted French Art Deco influences to forge its own style during the 1920s. It features works by Gio Ponti for Richard-Ginori, Galileo Chini, Thayaht, Ferragamo, and Gucci, spanning decorative arts, fashion, graphics, and manufacturing. The show highlights collaborations between artists and manufacturers, such as Ponti's tenure at Richard-Ginori (1923-1930), and includes pieces from public and private collections. Thayaht's multi-disciplinary approach—from fashion to furniture to patented multiples sold at Wanamaker's—exemplifies the era's commercial creativity. The exhibition also covers the role of Futurist-influenced poster artists like Nerino and Lucio Venna, who worked with local printers Etelia and Benaglia to create vivid advertisements.