Cecile Hollberg's tenure at Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia ends after eight years
Cecile Hollberg, the German-born art historian who led Florence's Galleria dell'Accademia since 2015, has officially concluded her mandate. Under her direction, the museum saw a 42% increase in visitors, reaching a record 2,013,582 in 2023, and revenue grew 113% to €19.7 million. Hollberg oversaw extensive restorations covering 3,000 square meters, including the Gipsoteca, the Hall of the Colossus, Byzantine rooms, and the Musical Instruments Department. Digital initiatives included a social media contest and an AI-powered chatbot, 'Chatta col David.' The museum was merged into the Bargello Museums, and a new director will be selected via public tender. Hollberg is expected to apply, alongside Paola D'Agostino and possibly Eike Schmidt.
Key facts
- Cecile Hollberg's eight-year mandate at the Galleria dell'Accademia ended on June 30, 2024.
- Visitor numbers rose from 1,415,397 in 2015 to 2,013,582 in 2023, a 42% increase.
- Revenue grew from €9.24 million to €19.69 million, a 113% increase.
- Restoration projects covered 3,000 square meters, including 750 meters of ventilation ducts.
- The museum was merged into the Bargello Museums, losing its autonomy in 2019.
- Digital projects included 'Ricci ad Arte' contest and 'Chatta col David' AI chatbot.
- Hollberg will apply for the new director position, alongside Paola D'Agostino and possibly Eike Schmidt.
- The Gipsoteca was reorganized with 450 works by Lorenzo Bartolini.
Entities
Artists
- Cecile Hollberg
- Michelangelo
- Lorenzo Bartolini
- Giambologna
- Lorenzo Monaco
- Giotto
- Bernardo Daddi
- Taddeo Gaddi
- Andrea Orcagna
- Nardo di Cione
- Giovanni da Milano
- Agnolo Gaddi
- Maestro della Maddalena
- Maestro della Santa Cecilia
- Paola D'Agostino
- Eike Schmidt
Institutions
- Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
- Musei del Bargello
- Cappelle Medicee
- Palazzo Davanzati
- Orsanmichele
- Casa Martelli
- Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini
- Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
- Ministero della Cultura
- Direzione Generale Musei
- Associazione degli Amici della Galleria dell'Accademia di Firenze
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- via Ricasoli