Delfino Sisto Legnani on Industrial Photography and the Milan Design Scene
Delfino Sisto Legnani, an Italian photographer specializing in industrial and design photography, discusses his career shift from architecture to photography after meeting Ramak Fazel in 2011. He emphasizes a project-based approach rooted in architectural training, using long focal lengths and bounced flash to create elegant, layered images. Legnani collaborates with Marco Cappelletti and runs MEGA, an independent space with Giovanna Silva and Davide Giannella. He notes a positive shift in the Milan design scene, with audiences seeking quality over social media spectacle during Salone del Mobile. His work has appeared in Vogue Italia, Domus under Joseph Grima and Marco Ferrari, and he has collaborated with Nathalie Du Pasquier, Angela Rui, Ippolito Pestellini, Susanna Cucco, and Valentina Ciuffi.
Key facts
- Delfino Sisto Legnani left architecture to become a photographer after meeting Ramak Fazel.
- He began shooting portraits for Vogue Italia during Salone del Mobile in 2011.
- Legnani prefers long focal lengths and bounced flash for his industrial photography.
- He co-runs MEGA, an independent space, with Giovanna Silva and Davide Giannella.
- His work has been published in Domus under Joseph Grima and Marco Ferrari.
- Legnani collaborates with Marco Cappelletti in his studio.
- He observes a growing audience interest in quality content at Salone del Mobile.
- The interview was conducted by Flavia Chiavaroli for Artribune Magazine #36 – Speciale Design.
Entities
Artists
- Delfino Sisto Legnani
- Ramak Fazel
- Marco Cappelletti
- Giovanna Silva
- Davide Giannella
- Joseph Grima
- Marco Ferrari
- Nathalie Du Pasquier
- Angela Rui
- Ippolito Pestellini
- Susanna Cucco
- Valentina Ciuffi
- Flavia Chiavaroli
Institutions
- Artribune
- Vogue Italia
- Domus
- MEGA
- Salone del Mobile
Locations
- Milan
- Italy