Oliviero Toscani, Provocative Photographer Behind Benetton Campaigns, Dies at 82
Oliviero Toscani, the controversial photographer known for Benetton's ad campaigns, has passed away at the age of 82 after battling a rare disease.
Toscani was the creative force behind shock ad campaigns of the 1990s that featured images such as the pope kissing an imam on the lips, which angered the Vatican.
Photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for provocative Benetton campaigns, dies at 82
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Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani, famed for provocative 1990s Benetton campaigns, dies at 82
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Italian Photographer Oliviero Toscani, Famed for Provocative 1990s Benetton Campaigns, Dies at 82
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Summary
Oliviero Toscani, the visionary photographer behind Benetton’s provocative advertisements, died at 82. Toscani’s campaigns, which promoted diversity and tolerance, often sparked controversy. He was suffering from amyloidosis, affecting his health drastically in recent years. Despite his troubled relationship with Benetton following controversial remarks after the Genoa bridge collapse, he aimed to be remembered for his body of work, not a single image. Toscani's legacy includes iconic images like the pope kissing an imam and a black woman breastfeeding a white baby, which challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries in advertising.
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