6 stories across Florence, Uffizi, Old Masters, and Contemporary. Latest: Uffizi Galleries Acquires Luca Giordano Fresco Tondo Donated by Friends Group.
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence has acquired Luca Giordano's "Christ and the Samaritan Woman," a fresco tondo painted around 1685 on a portable wicker support known as a "paniera." The work, presented at TEFAF Maastricht 2026, was purchased and donated by the Amici degli Uffizi - Friends of the .
On October 13, 2026, Galerie Max Hetzler announced a wave of milestones for Danielle Mckinney.
The Uffizi Galleries in Florence has launched a €50 million renovation and expansion program across its entire complex, including the Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace, and Boboli Gardens, Director Simone Verde announced.
On August 25, 2026, the Uffizi Galleries announced the opening of three new rooms on the second floor, showcasing 25 works by Andrea del Sarto, Fra Bartolomeo, and their circle of painters active in Florence during the first two decades of the 16th century.
On August 25, 2026, Museo Novecento announced an exhibition dedicated to Victor Man, curated by Sergio Risaliti.
The Uffizi Galleries has completed a new permanent installation of Sandro Botticelli’s Venus and Primavera, now displayed facing each other in airtight cases within entirely redesigned rooms.
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