Premio Castelfiorentino
for the Arts
Contemporary Photography
“The Illusion of Knowledge: The Photographic Image Between Freedom and Control”
“Raccont’arti” is a free international open call for photographers and visual artists, aimed at mapping the state of contemporary photography. The 2025 edition explores “The illusion of knowledge: the photographic image between freedom and control”.
The Prize invites artists to reflect on the power of the image today, exploring the relationship between photography and control, between the construction of consensus and its disruption.
The call includes two categories: Open, for all artists, and Student, for those currently enrolled in art schools or who graduated the past year.
Winners will receive €3,000 (Open) and €500 (Student). A group exhibition in Castelfiorentino will feature the two winners and eight finalists — four from each category. The Open winner’s work may also be acquired by Ente Cambiano and Banca Cambiano 1884.
The prize is promoted and supported by Fondazione Teatro del Popolo, Ente Cambiano s.c.p.a., the Municipality of Castelfiorentino, and Centro Culturale Cambio.
The finalists projects will be put on display the day of the award ceremony, in the exhibition spaces of the CAMBIO cultural center
picture Serena Radicioli
Partner Organisations
Ente Cambiano s.c.p.a.
is the leading company of Gruppo Bancario Cambiano, with the oldest operating loan office in Italy. With its bank, Ente Cambiano s.c.p.a. has always been connected to its region of origin. Founded in 1884, it maintains a close and constant relationship with the arts and photography, not only by supporting multiple institutions and promoting cultural initiatives, but also through its collection and throug the purchase and restoration of the Fondo David Bastianoni.
Fondazione Teatro del Popolo
manages the Teatro del Popolo, a recently renovated 19th century theatre, the Mario Monicelli Cinema, located in the theatre’s foyer, and the connected exhibition spaces. Starting this year it will also be managing the Benozzo Gozzoli Museum and the Ex Oratorio di San Carlo in Castelfiorentino. It is an important cultural hub that has always had a close relationship with the arts and represents an active social space for a vast community that extends well beyond the municipality itself. It oversees and promotes the Fondo David Bastianoni.
Municipality of Castelfiorentino
nicknamed Little Florence, is a lovely town to visit, located in a strategic position for exploring Tuscany. Within it one can find monumental villas and historic castles, as well as prestigious museums and churches. Many remains of the ancient walls are still visible next to one of the city parks. The cammino di Sigerico passes through Castelfiorentino along a portion of the Via Francigena. The area offers views and routes that showcase a natural landscape rich in colours and emotions.
Jury
Vittore Buzzi
Federica Sasso
Giorgio Di Noto
Michele Palazzi
Chiara Ruperti
Serena Nocentini
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