Art, Travel and Life in Italy

Hi, I'm Alexandra Korey and my goal is to make art accessible. I'm from Toronto, Canada, but I live in Florence, Italy and I put my PhD in art history to use as a digital consultant, blogger and photographer.

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Let's explore Italy

With 16 years of articles about art, travel and life in Italy, start here to explore by areas: Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and the Rest of Italy.

A Monographic Exhibition on Donatello

Michelangelo’s Pietà: Restoring his final masterpiece

The Luxury of Venice, past and present

Renaissance Art in Italy: an Itinerary

My Vatican Museums Survival Guide: Tips & What to See

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Timely and analytical exhibition reviews

My background as a professor of art history combined with my physical position in Italy puts me in a uniquely privileged position to review the latest art exhibits in Florence, Rome and beyond.

A Monographic Exhibition on Donatello

March 17, 2022

Jeff Koons, Balloon Dog (Red) 1994-2000, mirror-polished stainless steel with transparent colour coating, private collection.

Jeff Koons “Shine” at Palazzo Strozzi

October 3, 2021

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Living in Italy

I’ve been living in Italy for more than 20 years. A Canadian expat well integrated into Florentine social and work culture, I share frank, experience-based articles on expat life in Italy.