Uffizi Gallery unveils new arrangement for Botticelli's 'Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera' The Uffizi Gallery has repositioned Sandro Botticelli’s masterpieces “The Birth of Venus” and “Primavera.” The Independent UK · Jun 16
Could we all please stop destroying priceless artworks for a second? RIP, gallery etiquette. Creative Bloq · Jul 2, 2025
Former Uffizi director under fire for joining race to be Florence mayor If elected, Eike Schmidt would form a coalition with Brothers of Italy in what could be a major blow for the left The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2024
Uffizi director calls for harsh sanctions against vandals who defaced Vasari Corridor columns The director of Florence’s Uffizi Galleries is calling for stiff penalties against vandals who spray-painted graffiti on exterior columns of the Varsari corridor The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023
German director of Florence's Accademia Gallery who fought for David's image worries for job The German director of Florence’s Accademia Gallery has succeeded in drawing visitors’ attention to masterpieces beyond Michelangelo’s towering David, while winning landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece’s familiar image against misuse The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023
Hiding in plain sight: how Sicily’s mafia godfather eluded capture for 30 years Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested this week after three decades on the run. During that time he went out for pizza, watched football, and even took selfies with a doctor The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2023
How to spend a winter weekend in Florence Avoid the masses and enjoy having the Tuscan capital to yourself (sort of). Melanie McDonagh has a guide Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
Uffizi Galleries sue Jean Paul Gaultier over use of Botticelli images Any use of Italy’s publicly owned art to sell merchandise requires permission and payment of a fee The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022