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Giorgio Colombo's Photography and Collecting Featured in Artribune Magazine

publication · 2026-05-05

The new issue of Artribune Magazine profiles photographer Giorgio Colombo, following previous features on Paolo Mussat Sartor and Enrico Cattaneo. Colombo, a regular at Milanese galleries, became an official photographer for the vibrant 1960s and 1970s art scene, documenting Italian and international works after meeting collector Giuseppe Panza di Biumo. His photography led to a passion for collecting; at age 25, he commissioned a piece from Alighiero Boetti in exchange for photographs, sparking a lasting friendship. The full story will appear in Artribune Magazine.

Key facts

  • Giorgio Colombo is featured in the new Artribune Magazine.
  • Colombo was a regular at Milanese galleries.
  • He became an official photographer for the 1960s and 1970s art scene.
  • He documented Italian and international art after meeting Giuseppe Panza di Biumo.
  • Colombo's photography led to a passion for collecting.
  • At age 25, he commissioned a work from Alighiero Boetti in exchange for photos.
  • The commission began a friendship with Boetti.
  • Previous issues featured Paolo Mussat Sartor and Enrico Cattaneo.

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgio Colombo
  • Paolo Mussat Sartor
  • Enrico Cattaneo
  • Angela Madesani
  • Giuseppe Panza di Biumo
  • Alighiero Boetti

Institutions

  • Artribune Magazine

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy

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