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Franco Fontana, master of photography and color, dies in Modena

He was 92 years old, and his works are housed in over 50 museums worldwide.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Franco Fontana, master of photography and color, dies in Modena — Archive photoPhoto: Cosimo Colombini · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Franco Fontana, renowned master of photography and color, has died in Modena at the age of 92. His creative career was distinguished by the pursuit of an essential compositional style, characterized by fields of color that transformed nature and landscapes into abstract forms and geometric figures.

Fontana's works are exhibited in over 50 museums around the world, testament to the significance of his contributions to contemporary photography. His ability to capture beauty through color has influenced generations of artists and photographers.

The news of his passing has sparked an outpouring of sadness in the photography community, with many remembering his significant contributions to this art form.

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