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San Gimignano Unveils 90 Works in New Acquisitions Exhibition

exhibition · 2026-06-27

San Gimignano is showcasing 90 newly acquired works spanning the 15th to 20th centuries in an exhibition curated by Valerio Bartoloni and Antonio Natali. The display, which runs until February 28, 2027, at the Complesso museale di Santa Chiara, features items never before shown, including bronzes, maioliche, paintings, drawings, and prints. Organized into five thematic sections, highlights include six pieces by Niccolò Cannicci and a copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola. The exhibition emphasizes local artists, popular devotion, and a contemporary revival, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the region.

Key facts

  • 90 works from 15th to 20th century
  • Exhibition curated by Valerio Bartoloni with Antonio Natali
  • Recent acquisitions never before exhibited
  • Five thematic sections: Pacchiani donation, popular devotion, territory artists, local artists, contemporary revival
  • Six works by Niccolò Cannicci, four recent acquisitions
  • Works include bronzes, maioliche, paintings, drawings, prints
  • Copy of Raphael's Madonna della Seggiola on display
  • Runs until February 28, 2027 at Complesso museale di Santa Chiara, San Gimignano

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Musei Civici di San Gimignano
  • Galleria d’Arte Moderna
  • Complesso museale di Santa Chiara

Locations

  • San Gimignano
  • Italia
  • Via Folgore, 11 – San Gimignano (SI)

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