Guido Taroni: Photographer and Visconti Heir on Family, Style, and Future Projects

Guido Taroni (Milan, 1987), a young photographer and heir to the Visconti family, discusses his career, influences, and upcoming projects in an interview. His first solo exhibition, 'Sogni sospesi', marked a turning point, leading to a deeper connection with his great-grandmother Carla Erba through a series of archived dresses found in the family villa in Cernobbio. Taroni credits his father Giorgio, a former textile designer for Oscar de la Renta, Versace, and Valentino, for his independence and passion for color, and his mother Anna for preserving family stories about his uncle Luchino Visconti. He cites Tim Walker as an inspiration and emphasizes aesthetics over technicalities in photography. Taroni has worked with Vogue, Bulgari, and Fendi, and was named Best Dressed Man by Elle and GQ, receiving the Chi è Chi Award in 2016. Upcoming projects include a photographic volume on Renzo Mongiardino published by Rizzoli International in collaboration with Cabana Magazine and Martina Mondadori Sartogo, set for October release, and the exhibition 'Beauty Is My Favourite Colour' for Giampiero Bodino's high jewelry brand, touring London, Milan, and New York. Taroni expresses a desire to continue the family legacy of leaving a mark.