Laura Lombardi
Museumsnews
Macabre wax models take limelight in Florence museum
La Specola reopens, displaying its realistic 18th- and 19th-century corpse stand-ins
Heritagenews
Defying gravity—Leaning Tower of Pisa leans like in the early 19th century
Expert stabilisation plan means the Italian landmark has continued to straighten itself
Heritagegallery
Analysis: impact on sea-level rise on ten World Heritage sites around the Med
We asked officials at ten major sites how prepared they were—with alarming results
Florence acts to ensure Michelangelo's David remains sure-footed after recent earthquakes
Experts assess seismic stability of Galleria dell’Accademia and the rest of the city's treasures
By Hannah McGivern and Laura Lombardi
Art fairsnews
Made in Italy but open to the world: Florence antiques biennial's new director aims to draw an international crowd
More foreign dealers could help the fair attract a wider audience—with a little help from Jeff Koons