Italian fashion photographer Giovanni Gastel dies of COVID-19 at 65
Giovanni Gastel, the esteemed Italian fashion photographer, passed away at the age of 65 in Milan due to COVID-19. Born in Milan in 1955, he launched his career in the late 1970s, starting with Christie's in London from 1975 to 1976. In 1981, he connected with agent Carla Ghiglieri, which resulted in his first published work in Annabella in 1982. Gastel worked with Vogue Italia and developed campaigns for renowned brands like Versace and Missoni. His global acclaim included collaborations with Dior and Guerlain. A significant retrospective at the Triennale di Milano in 1997 solidified his status among photography greats. His latest exhibition at MAXXI in Rome showcased 200 portraits of prominent individuals, highlighting their fame and ethical fortitude.
Key facts
- Giovanni Gastel died at 65 in Milan from COVID-19.
- He was born in Milan in 1955 to Giuseppe Gastel and Ida Visconti di Modrone.
- He began his career in the late 1970s and worked for Christie's in London (1975-1976).
- Agent Carla Ghiglieri connected him to fashion in 1981; first still life published in Annabella in 1982.
- He shot campaigns for Versace, Missoni, Tod's, Trussardi, Krizia, Ferragamo, Dior, Nina Ricci, and Guerlain.
- The Triennale di Milano held a retrospective curated by Germano Celant in 1997.
- His MAXXI exhibition 'The People I Like' featured 200 portraits of famous figures.
- Portrait subjects included Barack Obama, Maradona, Fiorello, Pino Daniele, and Johnny Depp.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Gastel
- Luchino Visconti
- Carla Ghiglieri
- Flavio Lucchini
- Gisella Borioli
- Germano Celant
- Oliviero Toscani
- Giampaolo Barbieri
- Ferdinando Scianna
- Helmut Newton
- Richard Avedon
- Annie Leibovitz
- Mario Testino
- Jürgen Teller
- Niccolò Lucarelli
- Barack Obama
- Maradona
- Fiorello
- Pino Daniele
- Johnny Depp
Institutions
- Christie's
- Annabella
- Vogue Italia
- Mondo Uomo
- Donna
- Edimoda
- Versace
- Missoni
- Tod's
- Trussardi
- Krizia
- Ferragamo
- Dior
- Nina Ricci
- Guerlain
- Triennale di Milano
- MAXXI
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Spain
- Rome