Uffizi Museum Director Works Late Hours to Transform Institution Into Living Encyclopedia

The Uffizi Gallery in Florence is undergoing a significant transformation under its director, Simone Verde. Verde has been working long hours to remake the institution's identity and public role. His vision is to turn the museum into what he describes as a living encyclopedia. The effort reflects a broader push to modernize one of the world's most famous art institutions. The Uffizi houses masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance, including works by Botticelli. Verde's late-night work schedule reflects the intensity of the ongoing changes. The reshaping of the museum could influence how visitors engage with its collections. Other major museums are watching the Uffizi's transformation with interest.