Marino Marini Museum in Florence Reopens with Free Permanent Collection

The Marino Marini Museum in Florence will reopen on January 8, 2019, after months of closure for HVAC renovations. The reopening event coincides with the 30th anniversary celebration of Slam Jam, an Italian fashion company, as part of the 95th Pitti Uomo trade show (January 8–11). The museum, presided over by Patrizia Asproni since 2016, will offer free admission to its permanent collection, with paid entry only for temporary exhibitions. Concurrently, the crypt will host the exhibition "Effetto Museo. Intrusioni istantanee nei luoghi dell'arte" curated by Claudio Di Benedetto, featuring photographs by Massimo Pacifico taken at museums worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Mercedes Benz Museum (Stuttgart), Prince of Wales Museum (Mumbai), Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam), and Victoria & Albert Museum (London). The show runs until February 25, 2019. During its closure, the museum organized the first Playable Museum Award, won by Indian interaction designer Arvind Sanjeev. Future plans include a monthly market in Piazza San Pancrazio with bouquinistes, readings, and book presentations, pending municipal approval. The museum will open three days a week: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.