For decades, Vicente Todolí shaped the art world as the former director of London’s Tate Modern. Now, he’s applying his curatorial eye to something just as rich in history and culture—citrus.Nestled in Spain’s Valencian countryside, Todolí Citrus Fundació is a living museum of over 500 rare citrus varieties, from ancient Valencian oranges to finger limes that burst like caviar. This not-for-profit farm is Todolí’s passion project, born from a mission to preserve biodiversity and protect his family’s land from urban development.Inspired by Renaissance gardens and Arabic citrus traditions, Todolí has created an immersive sensory experience. Visitors wander through fragrant groves, taste fruit unseen in supermarkets, and hear the trickle of ancient irrigation channels. Meanwhile, chefs, perfumers, and mixologists experiment in the on-site laboratory, unlocking new possibilities with near-extinct citrus.For Todolí, citrus is more than food—it’s history, science, and art. “People think citrus is what they see in supermarkets,” he says. “They don’t know it started eight million years ago.” By safeguarding these extraordinary fruits, Todolí is ensuring that future generations will.
