Conference: Florence and its River: Past, Present, and Future

Official Conference Opening Day

This November will mark the 50th Anniversary of the flood in Florence in 1966. The flood of the Arno River claimed many lives and damaged millions of masterpieces of art, books, and rare treasures. Santa Reparata International School of Art is proud to host a series of events over the next few weeks and leading up to the November 4th anniversary. Please join us on October 26 for an entire day of dedication as we explore how the city rebuilt itself from this terrible tragedy.

October 26 10:00AM - 6:00PM
in the EduItalia Conference Hall
Piazza San Lorenzo, 2nd Floor

September 20th, 2:30pm
Visit to the photo exhibitions on the flood of 1966 at the Library Pietro Thouar, with SRISA Prof. Dr. Matilde Zampi and Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Pubblici.

September 26th, 11am
Onsite visit to the Restoration Laboratory of the National Library of Florence, with SRISA Prof. Patricia Silva, MFA.

October 5th, 7:15pm
The experience of the Flood. Encounter with a Florentine artisan who experienced the flood in 1966, with SRISA Prof. Enrica Guidato.

October 26th, 10am-6pm
Conference Day: Florence and its River: Past, Present, and Future

October 27th 3pm
Opening of the Exhibition: Flooded Books of the Jewish Archives Synagogue of Florence, visit with SRISA Prof. Dr. Lorenzo Pubblici

October 31st, 11am
Onsite visit, Museo del Novecento, Florence Museum of the 20th Century: Memory of the Flood, with SRISA Prof. Tiziana Landra.

November 1st, 9:15am
Onsite visit, Museo del Novecento, Florence Museum of the 20th Century: Memory of the Flood, with SRISA Prof. Tiziana Landra.

November 2nd, 3pm
Flood Signs Photo Shoot Walk. A photographic walk through the signs of the flood in the history of Florence, with SRISA Prof. Dr. Gloria Marco Munuera and Prof. Ingrid Lamminpää

November 2nd, 7:15pm
Memories of the Flood, Lecture by Prof. S. Kraczyna, Syracuse University

November 4th, 6pm
International Event: Torchlight Procession, from S. Miniato to S. Croce, like the mud angels in 1966

November 7th, 7:15pm
The Consequences of the Flood on Art Restoration Techniques, lecture by Prof. Cynthia Mohr, Professor and Chair Dept. of Design, College of Visual Arts and Design, University of North Texas