TOWARDS THE FUTURE

We entered Borgo Pinti 22-24 in August 2006.
Many photos taken document the state of the places.
The situation is difficult and requires courage, tenacity and enthusiasm.
We worked hard and after a year of restoration we opened the
space in May 2007. Great emotion and great joy.
The signature books are there to show the interest and appreciation of
many people. Once again, Gianfranco Mello with his sensitivity and preparation has sensed the potential of the place and imagined a safe harbor for all his work.
In addition to this, the confirmation of the historicity of the place, once a workshop of
Giambologna, Pietro Tacca, Matteo Rosselli, Giovanni Battista Foggini
and other great artists of the time.
A place intended for art at the behest of Grand Duke Cosimo 1° and therefore
forge of important artists.
The establishment of the Mello Foundation-Studio d’Arte Le Colonne takes place
in November 2012 and the targets are well specified in Article 2:
“… promotion and dissemination of art and beauty in all its
expression as a movement of elevation and social cohesion, also
through initiatives aimed at promoting the affirmation and inclusion of deserving young artists, as well as through museum activities, publications and monographs.
… promote and organize exhibitions, seminars, events, conferences,
meetings etc.”

Let’s go towards the future…..