OCA – Oasy Contemporary Art and Architecture
Contemporary art and architecture in the woods of the Pistoia Apennines, at Oasi Dynamo
About OCA Oasy Contemporary Art
An open-air museum in the Pistoia Apennines
OCA – Oasy Contemporary Art and Architecture is one of the most fascinating contemporary art projects in Tuscany: an exhibition itinerary that winds through the woods of Oasi Dynamo, a WWF-affiliated nature reserve in the municipality of San Marcello Piteglio, in the province of Pistoia. At an altitude of approximately 900 meters in the Pistoia Apennines, the artworks are not confined within gallery walls but are placed directly in the landscape, where they enter into a dialogue with the trees, clearings, and silence of the mountains.
A journey through art, architecture, and landscape
The permanent OCA trail brings together some of the most prominent names in international architecture and art. Along the route, visitors encounter works by Kengo Kuma (the Dynamo Pavilion), Michele De Lucchi with poet Mariangela Gualtieri, Matteo Thun, Alejandro Aravena, digital artist Quayola, David Svensson, and Pascale Marthine Tayou. Each piece is designed to integrate into the natural environment, without imposing itself on the forest, but rather inviting the visitor to reflect slowly on the relationship between humanity and nature.
The project is under the artistic direction of Emanuele Montibeller and is part of the Grandi Giardini Italiani network. In the coming months, the trail will be enriched with new works, including pieces by the collective fuse* and Stefano Boeri.
The 2026 season: Arne Quinze
The 2026 season of OCA is dedicated to Belgian artist Arne Quinze, known for his work on the relationship between humans and biodiversity. The artist brings the installation Ceramorphia to Oasi Dynamo, previously presented at the 2024 Venice Biennale, adding a new chapter to the open-air trail. Meanwhile, the gallery spaces host the solo exhibition I'm a Gardener, considered the artist's first major Italian exhibition, featuring paintings and works on canvas.
Visits and services
Admission to the exhibition is free, while the guided tour of the park is available by reservation for a modest fee. The reserve's Visitor Center houses the Casa Luigi bistro restaurant, which offers high-quality cuisine by reservation. A visit to OCA is an experience that combines contemporary art, architecture, and hiking in the nature of the Tuscan Apennines, just a short distance from Pistoia and Florence.
OCA Oasy Contemporary Art — edition 2026
The 2026 season of OCA – Oasy Contemporary Art and Architecture, at Oasi Dynamo (San Marcello Piteglio, Pistoia), is entirely dedicated to the Belgian artist Arne Quinze. The permanent trail, featuring works by Kengo Kuma, Michele De Lucchi, Matteo Thun, Alejandro Aravena, Quayola, David Svensson, and Pascale Marthine Tayou, is enriched with new installations throughout the year.
Programme OCA Oasy Contemporary Art 2026
Arne Quinze at OCA 2026
The 2026 season revolves around two complementary projects by the Belgian artist Arne Quinze, dedicated to the relationship between humans and biodiversity:
- Ceramorphia — an outdoor installation along the trail in the woods of Oasi Dynamo, previously presented at the 2024 Venice Biennale. The work engages with the Pistoia Apennines landscape without imposing itself upon it.
- I'm a Gardener — a solo exhibition in the gallery spaces, the artist's first major Italian exhibition, featuring paintings and works on canvas that explore the bond between man and nature.
The permanent trail
Along the outdoor route, visitors encounter works by Kengo Kuma (Dynamo Pavilion), Michele De Lucchi and Mariangela Gualtieri (Nella terra il cielo), Matteo Thun (Fratelli Tutti), Quayola (Erosions), Alejandro Aravena (Self-regulation), David Svensson (Home of the World), and Pascale Marthine Tayou (Plastic Bags). Throughout 2026, new works by the collective fuse* (Vanishing Horizon) and Stefano Boeri (Deus Sive Natura – What I Believe) are expected.
Opening hours
- From April 25 to November 1, 2026
- Thursday to Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Also open on Wednesdays in August
Highlights OCA Oasy Contemporary Art 2026
Prices OCA Oasy Contemporary Art 2026
Practical information — OCA Oasy Contemporary Art
Location
OCA is located inside Oasi Dynamo, at SP 633 no. 15, in the municipality of San Marcello Piteglio (PT), in the Pistoia Apennines, at an altitude of approximately 900 meters.
How to get there
By car: reach the Pistoia Apennines along the SS 12 dell'Abetone and the SP 633; from the parking area, the exhibition site can be reached on foot in about 30 minutes. The reference train stations are those on the Pistoia–Porretta line.
Opening hours and admission
2026 Season: from April 25 to November 1, Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (also Wednesdays in August). Admission to the exhibition is free; guided park tour €20 (free for children up to 10 years old), by reservation only.
Services
Casa Luigi bistro restaurant at the Visitor Center, by reservation. Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended.
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OCA – Oasi Dynamo, Appennino Pistoiese
SP 633 n. 15, Oasi Dynamo, 51028 San Marcello Piteglio