From September 25, 2026 to January 24, 2027, Palazzo Strozzi presents “Broken. The Power of the Fragment,” an exhibition exploring the role of the fragment in sculpture, from archaeology to contemporary art. Loggiato dei Serviti is about a 15-minute walk from Palazzo Strozzi, in the center of Florence.
Organized by Palazzo Strozzi in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, the exhibition brings together works that explore the fragment across different periods and cultures.
The exhibition begins with archaeology and sculpture from ancient Egypt, classical Greece, and the Etruscan and Greco-Roman worlds, before moving into modern and contemporary sculpture. Here, the fragment is considered not only as what remains of a lost or damaged work, but also as an artistic element in its own right.
The exhibition features works by Giovanni Pisano, Michelangelo, and Auguste Rodin, alongside contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Huma Bhabha, Robert Gober, Francesco Vezzoli, and Danh Vo.
The exhibition also looks beyond European traditions, with references to the premodern cultures of present-day Mexico, Mali, Peru, and Cambodia. The works bring together different periods, geographic regions, and approaches to sculpture and the idea of the fragment.
As part of the exhibition, Palazzo Strozzi presents a new installation by Dutch-Belgian artist Mark Manders, created for the palazzo's Renaissance courtyard.
The installation will remain on view throughout the exhibition period and is part of Palazzo Strozzi's presentation of the theme of the fragment.
Loggiato dei Serviti is about a 15-minute walk from Palazzo Strozzi. The hotel is located in Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, directly opposite the Spedale degli Innocenti, in the historic center of Florence.
From the hotel, guests can walk to Palazzo Strozzi and continue on foot to other major sights, including the Duomo, the Accademia Gallery, and Piazza della Signoria.
Loggiato dei Serviti occupies a building constructed between 1517 and 1527 by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder for the Order of the Servants of Mary. Its history is closely connected to the Spedale degli Innocenti, which stands directly opposite the hotel.
Rooms and suites are furnished in Florentine style with antique pieces and, depending on the room, overlook the Duomo, the inner courtyard, or the Accademia gardens.
For visitors coming to Florence for “Broken. The Power of the Fragment,” Loggiato dei Serviti offers a central location within walking distance of Palazzo Strozzi and many of the city's major art and cultural attractions.
