Special Event For Philanthropists: The Extraordinary (and Unexpected) Career of Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici

Name: Special Event For Philanthropists: The Extraordinary (and Unexpected) Career of Grand Duke Cosimo I de’ Medici
Start: 2026-03-05T16:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-05T19:00:00-07:00

March 5 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Due to the special role Philanthropists played in enabling FOCUS to be able to sponsor the exhibition: Florentine Baroque: The Haukohl Collection, the FOCUS Board is delighted to be able to include Philanthropists in this invitation:

J.P. Morgan, together with Jeremy Mikolajczak, the Sybil Harrington Director and CEO, and the Board of Trustees of Phoenix Art Museum, invite you to an exclusive evening with Alessio Assonitis, Director at Medici Archive Project.

Discover the remarkable story of Cosimo de’ Medici, who rose from hardship and obscurity to become the founder of the Grand Ducal dynasty of Tuscany. Despite limited resources in his youth, Cosimo’s financial ingenuity—honed through necessity—became central to his success. Alessio Assonitis will explore how Cosimo’s shrewd management, innovative investments, and strategic alliances restored Florence’s prosperity and stability, transforming the city into a dynamic and modern state. The discussion will also offer insights into Cosimo’s personal life and enduring legacy, including unpublished artifacts from the Medici Archive Project.

Details

Date: March 5
Time:
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm