Gian Paolo Barbieri's Erotic Photography on Display in Milan

The Fondazione Gian Paolo Barbieri, established in Milan in 2016, preserves and promotes the work of photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri (born 1938 in Milan). The foundation focuses on his lesser-known series, including tropical paradises like Seychelles and Tahiti. A new book, 'Polaroids/Notebooks/Carnets', will collect 3,200 polaroids discovered during cataloging that began in 2019. The exhibition 'Uncensored' explores Barbieri's erotic photography, held at via Lattanzio from September 22 to 25, 2021, during Milan Fashion Week. Organized with CZ Fotografia by Catia Zucchetti and Manintown magazine, the show features male nudes from the 2000s onward, referencing art history (e.g., 'Adamo' 2013, 'Caino e Abele' 2012, 'Cristo Velato' 2005, 'Omaggio a Gormley' 2002). Photo historian Maurizio Rebuzzini describes the images as classically simple yet emotionally intense. Barbieri's archive holds over one million shots, including vintage works, negatives, and publications.