A FEROCIOUS SHINE

When Palazzo Strozzi, in Florence, organises an exhibition, there is usually a huge response. If the protagonist is Jeff Koons, one of the most brilliant living artists, success is guaranteed. It is no coincidence, then, that just ten days after its opening, the temporary exhibition Shine has already recorded record numbers, with over 15,000 visitors. But are we sure that the success of a cultural initiative is only measured by the queues at the box office?