CAMBIO Castelfiorentino: Tuscany's new cultural center for art, photography, and gastronomy
The exhibitions by Doisneau and Gae Aulenti, the Bastianoni Archive, and the gourmet cuisine of CORALE by Simone Cipriani.
In the heart of Val d'Elsa, just over a year after its opening, CAMBIO - Cultural Center confirms itself as one of the most innovative and dynamic projects on the Tuscan artistic and social scene. Born from the vision of Ente Cambiano and now managed by Fondazione Cambiano ETS, the center inaugurates a new season of activities with the opening of its permanent spaces: two new exhibition halls, a bookshop, and areas dedicated to education and culture.
A place returned to the city after a major urban redevelopment project: the former Cinema Puccini in Corso Matteotti, a 19th-century building that had been unused for years, is now a multifunctional center of over 2,000 square meters on four levels, welcoming visitors and art lovers from Tuesday to Sunday.
The architectural design was created by the Metrocubo studio, while the exhibition layout was designed by Guicciardini & Magni Architetti. The mission is clear: to create a lively and inclusive hub, capable of bringing together art, education, and social interaction.
CAMBIO – Centro culturale a CastelfiorentinoExhibitions 2025–2026 at CAMBIO Cultural Center
With the inauguration of its new spaces, CAMBIO launches a high-profile exhibition season featuring iconic names in photography and architecture.
Robert Doisneau: The Poet Photographer
October 4, 2025 – January 6, 2026
A selection of over 90 large-format photographs from the Atelier Robert Doisneau, including the iconic image Le Baiser. The exhibition is curated by Patrick Ansellem and Atelier Doisneau, and produced by Opera Laboratori.
Modernity Can Be Built Differently. Gae Aulenti and Tuscany
October 4 – November 18, 2025
A “satellite” exhibition dedicated to Gae Aulenti, showcasing sketches and drawings for the Villa Pucci Garden in Granaiolo, presented in parallel with the major retrospective in Florence at Palazzo Medici Riccardi.
David Bastianoni: A Story Through Images
October 1 – November 23, 2025
The new spaces will also host the inauguration of the Permanent Archive of the David Bastianoni Collection, featuring over 33,000 photographs documenting everyday life in Tuscany from the 1940s to the 1950s. A remarkable photographic heritage, restored and digitized thanks to the work of his son Roberto Bastianoni and Banca Cambiano 1884.
Le baiser de l'hôtel de ville, Paris 1950CORALE: the new food and wine destination by Simone Cipriani
CAMBIO is not just about art: the cultural center is also home to CORALE, a gastronomic project curated by chef Simone Cipriani. The concept combines research, sustainability, and the agricultural roots of Tuscany, transforming Castelfiorentino into a true gourmet destination.
Among its strengths:
CORALE on the Terrace, with panoramic views of the rooftops and landscapes of the Val d'Elsa;
authentic, contemporary cuisine that showcases local producers, farmers, and breeders;
signature mixology and dishes designed to tell the story of the region.
Corale With its international exhibitions, cutting-edge architecture, and high-quality food and wine offerings, CAMBIO is set to become a landmark for those who love culture and experiential travel in Tuscany. It is a place that combines memory and innovation, art and community, territory and future.
CAMBIO – Centro Culturale, Corso Matteotti, Castelfiorentino (FI)
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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