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Museum Meetings consist of a series of conversations dedicated to various aspects of art and museums, including art history, photography, anthropology, collecting, curation, techniques and media, conservation, and the role of museums and archives in society today. It originates in the Acton Collection at Villa La Pietra and expands to other art spaces in Florence and Italy. It is designed to attract a multidisciplinary group of students, not just those studying art or art history. All the meetings are conceived as discussions and envisage an active participation. Francesca Baldry, Collection Manager at Villa La Pietra, organizes the meetings and welcomes suggestions from students.
Tuesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. – Villa Sassetti (NYU Students-only)
The Estate and Collections of villa La Pietra: History, Practices, and Engagement
With an introduction to Museum Meetings and Terra Firma programs by Francesca Baldry, Villa La Pietra Collection Manager, and Nick Dakin-Elliot, La Pietra Horticultural Associate.
In collaboration with Terra Firma
Tuesday, January 28, at 1:30 p.m. – Villa La Pietra (NYU Students-only)
First Tour of the Collection and Garden with Collection Manager, Francesca Baldry
Thursday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. (NYU Students-only)
(Light lunch included)
From a Family Collection to a House Museum
Tour and discussion.
Wednesday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m.
Decolonizing the Museum: A Workshop
Conducted by Francesca Baldry and Lara Abu Dhab, NYUF and NYUAD alumna.
The workshop aims to integrate students and faculty ideas on the way to present objects of the Villa La Pietra collection belonging to different cultures and carrying difficult histories.
Wednesday, February 26, at 6:00 p.m. (NYU Students-only)
(Light lunch included)
From Eton to Oxford. Harold Acton in the 1920s.
Presentation and Interactive tour of the Art Collection
Friday, February 28 – Milano Day Trip (NYU Students-only)
Field Trip with a Focus on 1925 Art Déco
In Collaboration with OSL
Monday, March 17, at 6:00 p.m. – Villa La Pietra
Discovering 1920s Works in the Acton Collection
Presentation and Visit.
Friday, March 21, at 10:00 a.m. – Santa Croce (NYU Students-only)
Different Paths to Explore the Franciscan Basilica.
Visit to the Complex of Santa Croce with Art Historian Donata Grossoni.
Monday, March 31, at 12:00 p.m. – Villa La Pietra (NYU Students-only)
(Light lunch included)
Ongoing Conservation Activities at Villa La Pietra
Visit to the Conservation Studio
Tuesday, April 8, at 6:00 p.m. – Villa La Pietra
La Foce: Paradise in Tuscany, by Katia Lysy
Book presentation.
Topics of the book include new documentation on the architect Cecil Pinsent’s involvement at La Foce and the little known history of the Origo family, owners of the property during World War II, who transformed their lavish estate into a safe place for refugees.
In collaboration with Terra Firma Firenze
Saturday, April 12 – Day Trip (NYU Students-only)
Visit to the Private Estate of La Foce
Visit of La Foce, Val D’Orcia (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with the owners. More details to follow.
In Collaboration with Terra Firma and Osl