BORN brings together a new generation of artists from Accademia Nuova di Firenze: Rafe Arthur, Irwin Beeckman, Lou Brockstedt, Clara D’Elia, Emily. Dion, Michal Kowaluk, Alika Lazarus, Evdokia Nechiporenko.

Coming from Brazil, Chile, Austria, Poland, Russia, Great Britain, Italy, and beyond, these artists present original works shaped by distinct backgrounds, techniques, and sensibilities. What unites them is neither style nor geography, but a shared vocation and a belief in painting as a living language.

At B.east Gallery, we have always sought to support not only artists, but also the cultural realities that contribute to Florence’s contemporary art scene. Presenting BORN is part of this commitment, introducing both the artists and one of the city’s youngest artistic institutions.

Every journey begins with a first exhibition. We are proud to witness this one.