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Archives and Libraries: Stories Between Past and Future

  • Special visit to the Lara-Vinca Masini archives and library at the Centro Pecci

  • Dove: Centro Pecci
  • Lara-Vinca Masini House-Archive. Ph. Mauro Cenci
    Lara-Vinca Masini House-Archive. Ph. Mauro Cenci

    On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Centro Pecci opens the Lara-Vinca Masini library and archive for a special visit exploring stories between past and future.

    As part of the 4th edition of Carte in Dimora 2025 – Archives and Libraries: stories between past and future, the CID/Arti Visive Documentation and Information Center in Prato offers a unique visit to the archive floor, poster collection, artist books, library, and the Lara-Vinca Masini archive.

    Founded in the 1980s by the Municipality of Prato and linked to the Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci since 1989, CID/Arti Visive integrates the museum’s exhibition, educational, and promotional activities with publications, periodicals, posters, and archival materials including photographs, videos, printed documents, and correspondence.

    Lara-Vinca Masini (Florence, 1923 – 2021), nationally renowned art historian and critic, curated numerous exhibitions and publications in contemporary visual arts, architecture, design, and applied arts. Her extensive archive and library, donated to Centro Pecci, represents a valuable resource for research and the preservation of contemporary art history.

    Opening hours: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    This visit is made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Centro per l’Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci, CID/Arti Visive, and the valuable Lara-Vinca Masini archive.

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    Booking and ticket

    Reservation is mandatory via the form ath this link. Admission is free.

    Limited access to the Archive: maximum 10 people per slot, at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, and 6:00 pm.