What is unique about contemporary culture in Florence, a city strongly marked by the artistic achievements of the past? How do contemporary artists interact with Florence’s artistic heritage and produce cutting edge new work? How does the city government preserve the city’s past while, at the same time, supporting innovation? How is Italian society and identity changing under the impact of globalization and migration?
NYU Florence students are invited to peel back the layers of the city, to locate and explore contemporary culture in Florence, and to investigate the larger question ‘What is the contemporary’ in the 21st century?
Art historian Stefano Chiodi will explore these questions and more in a Dialogue with NYU Florence students moderated by graduate student and artist Chiara Galimberti.