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Franco Fontana

Franco Fontana (9 December 1933 – 29 August 2026) was an Italian photographer. He was best known for his abstract colour landscapes. • Illustration — Franco Fontana in 1982

Franco Fontana

Augusto De Luca e Franco Fontana alla mostra fotografica di De Luca - Galleria Civica di Modena (18 dicembre 1982).

Augusto De Luca · CC BY-SA 2.0

Born
1933
Nationality
Italy
Occupation
photographer · writer · journalist

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Franco Fontana (9 December 1933 – 29 August 2026) was an Italian photographer. He was best known for his abstract colour landscapes. • Illustration — Franco Fontana in 1982

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Writing and publications
  3. 03Reception, influence and legacy
  4. 04Archives and collections
  5. 05Notes, references and evidence

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