Franco Fontana Turns 90: Modena Celebrates the Color Photography Pioneer
Franco Fontana, a cherished figure in Italian photography, celebrates his 90th birthday. Renowned for his mastery of color, he has dedicated more than 60 years to transforming reality through vivid tones and geometric forms. Hailing from Modena, Fontana began his journey as an amateur and showcased his work for the first time in 1963 at the Third International Biennial of Color in Vienna, followed by his inaugural solo exhibition in Turin in 1965. His career peaked in the 1970s, during which he participated in over 400 exhibitions and produced campaigns for brands like Fiat, Volvo, and Sony. A celebration named "Franco90" is set for December 9 at 11 AM at AGO Modena Fabbriche Culturali, Largo Sant'Agostino 228, Modena.
Key facts
- Franco Fontana turns 90 years old.
- He has been a photographer for over 60 years, focusing on color.
- Fontana's first exhibition was in 1963 at the Third International Biennial of Color in Vienna.
- Popular Photography published his first portfolio in 1964.
- His first solo show was in 1965 in Turin at the Società Fotografica Subalpina.
- He was celebrated in Modena in 1968 at the Galleria della Sala di Cultura.
- He has participated in over 400 exhibitions and published many books.
- He created advertising campaigns for Fiat, Volvo, Ferrovie dello Stato, and Sony.
- The celebration 'Franco90' is on December 9 at AGO Modena Fabbriche Culturali.
- Fontana's work includes landscapes, nudes, and abstract color photography.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Fontana
- Mimmo Jodice
Institutions
- Popular Photography
- Società Fotografica Subalpina
- Galleria della Sala di Cultura
- AGO Modena Fabbriche Culturali
- Fiat
- Volvo
- Ferrovie dello Stato
- Sony
- Artribune
Locations
- Modena
- Italy
- Vienna
- Austria
- Turin
- Route 66
- France