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Montecatini Terme opens 'Florilegio Italiano' exhibition showcasing over 50 artists

exhibition · 2026-04-26

On March 9, 2024, the exhibition 'Florilegio Italiano' was launched at Mo.C.A. – Montecatini Terme Contemporary Art, and it will be on display until September 15, 2024. This initiative, started in 2020 by the local government alongside a collective of artists and professors, aims to enhance the Galleria Civica di Montecatini's collection. Featuring over 50 artists, including Luca Alinari and Gianni Asdrubali, the exhibit embodies a collaborative ethos, as indicated by its subtitle 'Artisti che invitano artisti', highlighting artist recommendations during the pandemic. Mayor Luca Baroncini and Culture Councillor Alessandro Sartoni emphasized the importance of this project. Mo.C.A., located in the renovated Palazzo Comunale, opened its doors on December 4, 2012, showcasing works by Galileo Chini and Joan Miró.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Florilegio Italiano' runs from March 9 to September 15, 2024 at Mo.C.A. – Montecatini Terme Contemporary Art
  • Project started in 2020 to enrich the Galleria Civica di Montecatini collection
  • Features over 50 artists including Luca Alinari, Gianni Asdrubali, Ezio Gribaudo, Riccardo Guarneri, Paolo Minoli, Ugo Nespolo, Claudio Olivieri, Guido Strazza
  • Subtitle: 'Artisti che invitano artisti' (Artists inviting artists)
  • Led by Culture Councillor Alessandro Sartoni and professors from Florentine, Turin, and Roman academies
  • Mo.C.A. opened December 4, 2012 in restored Palazzo Comunale (former post office)
  • Collection includes works by Galileo Chini and Joan Miró
  • Mayor Luca Baroncini highlighted increased visibility and prestige for the gallery

Entities

Artists

  • Luca Alinari
  • Gianni Asdrubali
  • Ezio Gribaudo
  • Riccardo Guarneri
  • Paolo Minoli
  • Ugo Nespolo
  • Claudio Olivieri
  • Guido Strazza
  • Galileo Chini
  • Joan Miró
  • Caterina Angelucci

Institutions

  • Mo.C.A. – Montecatini Terme Contemporary Art
  • Galleria Civica di Montecatini
  • Comune di Montecatini Terme
  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze
  • Accademia Albertina di Torino
  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera
  • Accademia delle Arti del Disegno
  • Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Montecatini Terme
  • Italy
  • Palazzo Comunale
  • Firenze
  • Torino
  • Roma
  • Milano
  • Urbino

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