Photographer Sergio Scabar dies at 73
Sergio Scabar, a photographer from Ronchi dei Legionari, has died at 73. His first major retrospective, 'Oscura camera,' opened in late June 2019 at Palazzo Attems Petzenstein in Gorizia, curated by Guido Cecere and Alessandro Quinzi. The exhibition was supported by Studio Faganel, his reference gallery. Scabar was known for treating his works with extreme care, wrapping each in black cloth. He was influenced by artists such as Josef Sudek, Vimercati, and Giuseppe Cavalli. The accompanying catalog was published by his gallerists. Scabar followed the installation despite his illness, appearing frail at the opening.
Key facts
- Sergio Scabar died at age 73.
- He was from Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy.
- His first major retrospective 'Oscura camera' opened in late June 2019 at Palazzo Attems Petzenstein in Gorizia.
- The exhibition was curated by Guido Cecere and Alessandro Quinzi.
- Studio Faganel was his reference gallery.
- Scabar wrapped his works in black cloth to protect them.
- He was influenced by Josef Sudek, Vimercati, and Giuseppe Cavalli.
- A catalog was published by his gallerists for the retrospective.
Entities
Artists
- Sergio Scabar
- Josef Sudek
- Vimercati
- Giuseppe Cavalli
- Angela Madesani
- Cristina Lipanje
- Marco Puntin
- Guido Cecere
- Alessandro Quinzi
Institutions
- Palazzo Attems Petzenstein
- Studio Faganel
- Artribune
Locations
- Ronchi dei Legionari
- Italy
- Gorizia
- Milan
- Rome