Siena's artistic legacy is being celebrated globally, highlighted by the exhibition 'Siena: the Rise of Painting 1300-1350' at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and another upcoming show at the National Gallery in London. Concurrently, the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena is undergoing a substantial overhaul, led by director Axel Hémery, aimed at modernizing its presentation to meet European standards. Following its autonomous status, the museum is expanding its programming and enhancing the visitor experience, with a goal to broaden the understanding of Sienese art from the 13th to the 17th centuries, emphasizing its evolution and historical significance.
Siena's art is currently stealing the global limelight, as major exhibitions showcase its masterpieces, while significant transformations in local museums reflect a renewed appreciation for its history.
Axel Hémery, the director of the Pinacoteca Nazionale di Siena, emphasizes the museum's transformation into a contemporary institution with 'European standards', marking a significant shift in how Sienese art is presented.
With the Pinacoteca's new autonomy, the museum is revitalizing its gallery structure and expanding its programming to elevate the conversation around Sienese art beyond the 14th century, ensuring a deeper understanding of its evolution.
Hémery's team of art historians is reconfiguring the collection to emphasize stylistic changes and key highlights, aiming for a fresh narrative that extends the appreciation of Sienese art into the late Renaissance.
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