Le opere di Alfredo Pirri per la primissima mostra del Polytropon Arts Center in Toscana
The Polytropon Arts Center, founded by Greek-born architect Maria Papadaki Badanjak, opens its inaugural exhibition "Quello che avanza" featuring works by Italian artist Alfredo Pirri. The venue, a converted former spinning mill located between Pelago and Pontassieve near Florence, hosts the show through June 21, 2025. The exhibition includes 144 cyanotypes created between 2014 and 2017, along with Pirri's "Arie" series in plexiglass, crystal, feathers, and colors. The show is accompanied by a musical program curated by artistic director Andrea Cavallari, with concerts scheduled for May 17 and June 21. Pirri and Cavallari previously collaborated in 2019 at the Museo Novecento in Florence as part of the "Firenze Suona Contemporanea" festival.
The opening of Polytropon Arts Center marks a significant addition to Tuscany's contemporary art landscape, transforming an industrial heritage site into a multidisciplinary cultural hub. The center's inaugural exhibition highlights Pirri's ongoing exploration of light, perception, and the intersection of art and music. By integrating visual art with a concert series and plans for a café and educational area, the venue signals a model for rural cultural revitalization. The show also connects Pirri's work to historical precedents, such as the botanical cyanotypes of 19th-century photographer Anna Atkins, underscoring the artist's dialogue between poetry and science.