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Futurist PianoInformal venues for afterhours art enjoyment

Art spaces
[Maddalena Delli]

If you want a break from the constraints of "proper" museums and galleries, head for an art space: they usually provide an informal environment and accommodating opening hours. They may be hard to spot sometimes, but hidden behind the unassuming doors of bookshops, art stores, cafés and restaurants, the city is increasingly thriving with art spaces in disguise.

BZF is in via Panicale 61 in the San Lorenzo district and is open from 12 noon to midnight. The name BZF spells Bizzeffe - which roughly translates as "plentiful" - and in fact this lively venue offers a culture galore in the restored rooms of the 14th century San Barnaba convent: it is a bookshop, internet point, reading room, coffee shop, buffet bar; and, of course, one of the most lively contemporary art spots in town, with carefully selected activities. The ongoing event (until February 1st) is an excellent example of their approach. Under the title of Rumori futuri (future noises) it presents posters, images and examples of Futurist music. In 1913, the Giubbe Rosse café in Piazza della Repubblica became the meeting place for the Futurist art movement. In the same year, a Futurist "concert" was held at the Teatro Verdi. The BZF exhibition aims to explore the incredible world of "noise machines" which were devised to produce Futurist "music", and opens an unexpected window on a neglected page of Florentine cultural history. Info 055.2741009
or visit www.vallecchi.it/bzf/

Momoyama is a stylish sushi bar whose premises in Borgo San Frediano 10r also house an interesting art space whose curator, Elisabetta Scarpini, organizes regular exhibitions by promising young artists. From January 18th to February 15th, Momoyama will display a number of works by the Tuscan painter Paola Vallini. The exhibition can be viewed daily from 8pm to 11.30pm and Sundays also 1pm to 4pm. Info 055.291840
or visit www.momoyama.it


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