Past events Arezzo

Category: Art exhibitions

Time: From 19/07/2008 to 19/04/2009

An exhibition dedicated to the eight-year restoration of the fascinating Minerva of Arezzo bronze. It is divided into three sections: the first shows the Minerva flanked by many replicas of the Athena “Vescovali” type; the second illustrates the stages in the discovery of the work and features an array of mosaics, frescoes and bronzes from the San Lorenzo area; while the third describes the stages in the restoration of the ancient bronze statue.

Where: Sala Vasari, Piazzetta del Praticino
Info: +39.0575.377508
E-mail: ufficiocultura@comune.arezzo.it
Web-site: www.comune.arezzo.it

Category: Art exhibitions

Time: From 04/10/2008 to 16/11/2008

This exhibition features works by Italian sculptor Ugo Rica who models firm, unyielding material – mainly terracotta and bronze – in the attempt to recount people and life using body language.

Where: Next Art Gallery
Info: +39.0575.1822580
Web-site: www.nextartweb.it

Category: Shows

Time: From 08/02/2009 to 24/02/2009

Many events are staged during the Carnival in Arezzo to entertain children and adults: costume parade, games, a music contest and many others. Check the official programme on the website.

Where: Montefalco
Info: +39.0575.28353
Web-site: www.carnevalearetino.it

Category: Art exhibitions

Time: From 21/02/2009 to 07/06/2009

This exhibition illustrates the rich artistic production of the Della Robbia family, highlighting the different relationships that the enamelled terracotta artists had with other great artists of their time. Itineraries to learn more about the works will be offered in the Casentino mountains and the Valdarno, Valdichiana and Valtiberina valleys.

Where: Museo Statale d’Arte Medievale e Moderna
Web-site: www.mostradellarobbia.it

Category: Art exhibitions

Time: From 07/03/2009 to 27/06/2009

The exhibition presents works by young artists, underlining the artistic tendency of New Pop.

Where: Palazzo Chianini-Vincenzi
Info: +39.0575.302727
E-mail: ufficiocultura@comune.arezzo.it
Web-site: www.comune.arezzo.it

Category: Art exhibitions

Time: From 04/04/2009 to 03/05/2009

The exhibition presents the city's most inspiring places and light through a selection of works by Fulvio Bernacchioni.

Where: Palazzo della Provincia
Web-site: www.provincia.arezzo.it

Category: Art exhibitions

Time: From 19/04/2009 to 10/05/2009

The exhibition presents an installation by Paola Maffei investigating the connection between art and innocence, between art and culture.

Where: Municipal gallery, Palazzo Chianini-Vincenzi
Info: +39.0575.302727
Web-site: www.megamega.it

Category: Shows

Time: From 03/06/2009 to 06/09/2009

Summer is even more sparkling in Arezzo: music, theatre, dance, cinema, literature and poetry accompany the hot summer months offering entertainment, joy and fun for everyone.

Where: Various locations
Info: +39.0573.77868
Web-site: www.comune.arezzo.it/

Category: Shows

Time: From 12/06/2009 to 20/06/2009

The jousting contest is an old chivalric game dating back to the Middle Ages, which developed out of a form of military training devised to simulate battle. The city steps back in time, with people in costumes, flag-wavers, processions and the joust itself, which offers a golden lance for the winner.

Where: Various venues
Info: +39.0575.377462
E-mail: giostradelsaracino@comune.arezzo.it
Web-site: www.giostradelsaracino.arezzo.it

Category: Shows

Time: From 20/07/2009 to 26/07/2009

The festival features many events: music, theatre, literature, cinema and dance. Check the official programme on the website.

Where: Various locations
Info: +39.0573.994659
E-mail: info@playarezzo.it
Web-site: www.playarezzo.it