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Immerse yourself in Yan Pei-Ming's art at Palazzo Strozzi's temporary exhibition, Painting Histories, showcasing his fierce brush strokes.
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Visit Palazzo Strozzi for the temporary exhibition, Painting Histories, dedicated to Yan Pei-Ming, one of the greatest French-Chinese artists.
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Explore over 30 artworks created by the legend curated by Arturo Galansino, the Director General of the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation.
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Witness his monumental canvases that draw a contrast between reality and image through his fierce brushstrokes.
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Marvel at his powerful art showcasing political figures like Bruce Lee, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Fun Fact: Yan Pei-Ming was bestowed with awards like Prix Canson International, Medal of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters, and Praemium Imperiale.
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- Entry to Yan Pei-Ming: Painting Histories exhibition
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Experience Yan Pei-Ming's Fierce Style at Palazzo Strozzi
Art lovers, assemble here! Palazzo Strozzi is offering an incredible opportunity to see over 30 artworks of one of the greatest French-Chinese artists, Yan Pei-Ming. Titled Painting Histories, the temporary exhibition will showcase the contemporary artist’s work, which creatively blends individual experiences, historical events, and cultural symbols from both East and West.
What to Expect from Yan Pei-Ming's Artworks
His art invites viewers to reconsider the intricate relationship between memory and reality and history and modern times. The diverse subjects take inspiration from personal photographs, newspaper covers, and famous paintings by legendary artists. What also makes his work striking is that he uses canvases of monumental dimensions characterized by sweeping brush strokes. Besides depictions of still lives and landscapes, his works also boats of intimate portraits of prominent figures like Bruce Lee, Mao Zedong, and Vladimir Putin. At the exhibition, marvel at these works and other masterpieces such as original reinterpretations of Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Velázquez's Innocent X.
Important Information
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility.
Operating Hours
Jul 7 to Sept 3
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun: 10am to 8pm.
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Thu: 10am to 11pm.
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Last admission one hour before closing time.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the attraction.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at Strozzi Palace.
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Address: Piazza degli Strozzi, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Piazza Della Repubblica. It is a quick 2-minute walk to the attraction.
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Board bus #C2 to get you there.
By Tram
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The closest tram stop is Unità. It is a 7-minute walk to the attraction.
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Board tram #T2 to get you there.
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