Cavallerizza – Centro della Fotografia Italiana

The Cavallerizza establishes itself as a cultural centre of excellence dedicated to the community and the new generations. A dynamic space that hosts exhibitions, workshops and activities aimed at enhancing Italian photographic art. The project continues and extends the path started by the Ma.Co.f at the MO.CA, consolidating the link between the city of Brescia and visual culture.

Inside the new premises in Via Cairoli 9, stands out Amaduzzi Library: one of the most prestigious bibliographic collections in Italy entirely dedicated to photographic publishing, fruit of the generous donation of Prof. Antonio Amaduzzi.

Between History and Architecture The building boasts a centuries-old history: from church and hospice in the 15th century to Jesuit college in the 16th century. After the fire of 1669 and subsequent reconstruction, architect Luigi Donegani transformed its face in 1845, converting it into a public riding school with a refined neoclassical façade. Recent restorations have unearthed valuable late-Gothic frescoes, returning to the city a space where the charm of antiquity dialogues with the contemporary.

The Permanent Collection: A Century of Glances The Cavallerizza houses a visual anthology tracing Italian photography of the second half of the 20th century. From post-war Neorealism to the conceptual experiments of the 1970s, to the landscape and fashion photography of the 1980s and 1990s, the exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of the masters of the shot.

Visitors can admire the works of more than forty protagonists, including Gabriele Basilico, Letizia Battaglia, Gianni Berengo Gardin, Luigi Ghirri, Mario Giacomelli and Ferdinando Scianna. A mosaic of styles and languages - from investigative reportage to still-life - that defines the visual identity of our country.