Robert Doisneau: A poetic journey through 20th century Paris

Robert Doisneau: A poetic journey through 20th century Paris

On October 4, 2025, the exhibition “Robert Doisneau, the poet-photographer” will open at the Centro Culturale CAMBIO in Castelfiorentino. The show, which will be on view until January 6, 2026, presents around a hundred large-format photographs from the studio of the legendary photographer Robert Doisneau. This exhibition is sponsored by the Fondazione Cambiano and produced by Opera Laboratori. How finestresullarte.info reports, the exhibition addresses the 20th century and Parisian life through Doisneau's unique eye.

In his work, Doisneau combines reportage with art, characterized by humor, tenderness, nostalgia and modernity. On display are portraits of well-known personalities, including poets, writers, artists and intellectuals such as Jacques Prévert, Picasso and Jacques Tati. Patrick Amsellem, the exhibition's curator, highlights the poetry in the everyday moments that Doisneau captured. “His legacy continues to influence photographers and artists worldwide,” says Amsellem, emphasizing that the exhibition is a celebration of life and the connection between poetry and photography.

New center for art and gastronomy

The Centro Culturale CAMBIO has had an exciting reopening. After over a year of preparation and urbanization, the former location of Cinema Puccini is now a vibrant space for art, education and social interaction. With an area of ​​2000 square meters on four levels, architecturally designed by Metrocubo and complemented with exhibition design by Guicciardini & Magni Architetti, CAMBIO now offers two exhibition rooms, a library and training rooms. Loud firenzemadeintuscany.com The center is managed by the Fondazione Cambiano ETS and aims to position itself as a cultural and gastronomic attraction in Tuscany.

As part of the opening, other exciting events are planned beyond the Doisneau exhibition, including the satellite exhibition from October 4th to November 18th, 2025 with sketches by Gae Aulenti for the Giardino di Villa Pucci and a permanent collection by David Bastianoni, which includes a total of over 33,000 images of everyday life in Tuscany in the 1940s and 1950s.

Gastronomy and cultural experience

The CAMBIO not only invites you to cultural discovery, but also offers gastronomic highlights. The CORALE project, led by chef Simone Cipriani, opens in the Centro Culturale and promises delights with a panoramic view of the Val d’Elsa. The restaurant focuses on contemporary cuisine that highlights local producers and tells stories of the territory.

With opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the exhibition, CAMBIO has become a new destination for art lovers and foodies in Tuscany.