Insights
An immersion into Galileo Chini's life and times, through articles, insights and stories that weave together to compose the great tapestry of his life. An invitation to explore more and lesser known facets of the Maestro, through testimonies and reflections by scholars, art historians, family friends and enthusiasts.
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Ruins of Florence
During WW2 both the Germans and the Allied Anglo-American forces caused deep wounds to the city of Florence, both in...
Galileo Chini and large scale decorations
Over his long career Chini realized many large scale wall decorations, from the early 1900’s up to his last commission...
Along the waters of Galileo
In Galileo Chini’s work, whether painting or ceramic, water occurs often. It is a source of suggestion that accompanies the...
Turandot, the dream of Galileo Chini and Giacomo Puccini
Galileo Chini created the stage designs for the Turandot opera by Giacomo Puccini between 1924 and 1925. These scenographies were...
The Siamese Period
The Venice Biennale of 1907: the art of dream In 1907, with Plinio Nomellini and the sculptor Edoardo De Albertis,...
The Art of Ceramics
…A movement of rebellion, wounded self-love… The year is 1896 and this was Galileo Chini’s reaction to the news of...
