Florence Biennale 2025 – The theme for the upcoming Florence Biennale has been unveiled, and in 2025, it will celebrate its XV edition. This highly anticipated event in the international art scene is scheduled to take place from October 18 to 26, 2025, in Florence. It promises to be a profound reflection on the primordial duality that permeates human existence. Learn more here.
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Contemporary Art in Florence: A Journey Between Light and Darkness
Below is the official poster for the XV Florence Biennale, taking place in Florence from October 18 to 26, 2025: “The Sublime Essence of Light and Darkness – Concepts of Dualism and Unity in Contemporary Art and Design.”
Light and Darkness – Since time immemorial, light has been an object of study and fascination. Great minds such as Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Aristotle, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Newton, Maxwell, and Einstein dedicated their lives to understanding this phenomenon that goes beyond the physical, connecting the microcosm and the macrocosm.
The Florence Biennale 2025 will explore this intrinsic connection, celebrating light as a metaphor for the divine, knowledge, and life, and darkness as a symbol of the unknown, evil, and death.
Throughout the ages, art has been a manifestation of this duality. From ancient architectural structures like Stonehenge, Mayan temples, and the pyramids of Giza to contemporary artworks, sunlight and darkness have been central to artistic and cultural expression.
Florence Biennale XV: An Invitation to Reflect on Dualism in Art and Philosophy
Ancient Greek philosophy already explored the idea of the continuous conflict between opposites, which paradoxically do not exclude each other but coexist in harmony. Heraclitus saw becoming as a constant play of opposing forces, while in China, the principle of Yin and Yang in the “Book of Changes” highlighted the interdependence of opposites in nature.
This duality is also a central principle in Plotinus’ Neoplatonism, where light is used to explain the relationship between the One (the primordial unity) and multiplicity. Light, as it moves away from the source, weakens but cannot be understood without the darkness that surrounds it.
With the theme “The Sublime Essence of Light and Darkness,” the Florence Biennale 2025 invites artists, architects, designers, and the general public to explore these ideas through their works. The event aims to highlight art’s ability to provide an emotional understanding of the infinity and irresistible power of nature, where opposites intertwine spontaneously.
Want to participate as an artist? Submit your application here.
Plan Your Visit to Florence Biennale 2025
If you are an art and philosophy enthusiast, you cannot miss the Florence Biennale 2025. Take the opportunity to explore Florence, a city that is a masterpiece in itself, with its museums, galleries, and Renaissance architecture. While visiting the Biennale, delve into this year’s theme, allowing yourself to reflect on the duality that shapes our existence and the unity that elevates us.
| Date | Event | Online Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| October 18-26, 2025 | XV Florence Biennale, Florence | Coming Soon |
Accommodation in Florence
Where is the best area to stay in Florence? Check out our article on hotels in Florence with many useful tips.
Getting to Florence
You can land directly at Florence Airport (see how to get from Florence Airport to the city center) or arrive at one of Italy’s largest airports, Rome Fiumicino Airport (read how to get from Rome Airport to Florence).
Art in Florence
Don’t miss visiting some of the main museums and attractions in Florence, such as the Uffizi Gallery, the Accademia Gallery (where the original Michelangelo’s David is), the Bargello, and the Museo del Novecento. Embark on a journey through different phases of art history.
The Florence Biennale is an event that transcends the mere act of observing art; it is an immersive experience that challenges our perceptions and invites us to see the world through a new lens. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable journey at the intersection of light and darkness.
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