The Gioli Brothers and Painting in Pisa between the 19th and 20th

The Gioli Brothers and Painting in Pisa between the 19th and 20th Centuries: exhibition at Palazzo Blu

From Saturday 16 May to Sunday 6 September 2026 Palazzo Blu hosts an exhibition dedicated to brothers Francesco and Luigi Gioli and the painting scene in Pisa between the 19th and 20th centuries. The show explores connections among generations of artists, highlighting the interplay between the Macchiaioli tradition, naturalism and renewed landscape approaches.

Highlights of the exhibition

• An exhibition organized into six sections that trace the development of painting in Pisa.
• The works of Francesco and Luigi Gioli as the focal point of the display.
• Contributions from notable artists such as Adolfo Tommasi, Spartaco Carlini, Plinio Nomellini, Vittorio Matteo Corcos and Amedeo Lori.
• A previously unseen group of drawings from the Gioli archive, shown to the public for the first time.

Why visit

The exhibition provides a renewed interpretation of local figurative culture, framing Pisa's artistic production within a broader historical and artistic context. It is suitable for art enthusiasts, students and visitors interested in late 19th- and early 20th-century landscape painting.

Practical information

• Venue: Palazzo Blu, Pisa.
• Period: 16 May - 6 September 2026.
• For opening hours, ticket prices and bookings, check the museum's official website or contact the ticket office.