The Garden of Time: Gulistan's Solo Exhibition at Palazzo Medici

The Garden of Time: Gulistan's solo exhibition at Palazzo Medici Riccardi

Dates and opening: Opening on Friday 24 April 2026 at 6:00 PM. The exhibition runs from 25 April to 20 May 2026.

Venue: Galleria delle Carrozze, Palazzo Medici Riccardi, via Cavour 5, Florence. Free entry.

What to see

The show gathers about 45 works that map Gulistan's visual universe: paintings on paper where oil is used with a watercolor-like fluidity, layered surfaces and strokes alternating presence and absence. Human figures, often delicate and ephemeral, appear like dreamlike apparitions, while intentionally unfinished areas invite viewers to complete the images with their own experience.

The central motif is the Garden, conceived as both a symbolic and inner space: a metaphor for memory and time, a setting where natural elements and recollections continuously regenerate into contemplative images.

Why visit

Gulistan's practice connects the sensibilities of Chinese visual tradition — emphasis on line, void and spirituality — with references from European art history, producing a visual dialogue that acts as a bridge between East and West. The exhibition also engages with the historic setting of Palazzo Medici Riccardi, where architecture and history enrich the perception of the works.

Practical information

• Dates: 25/04/2026 – 20/05/2026
• Opening: 24/04/2026, 18:00
• Visiting hours: 10:00–13:00 / 16:00–18:00 (closed on Wednesdays)
• Admission: free
• Address: Palazzo Medici Riccardi, via Cavour 5, Florence

Visitor tips: allow 45–60 minutes for a focused visit; the Medici garden and Renaissance architecture provide meaningful points of comparison for understanding how the works relate to the site. Recommended for audiences interested in contemporary art, memory-based practices and intercultural dialogues.