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“Communication has always been at the service of power. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel for the Pope. Is it not an advertisement for the Church? I try to make the best pictures I can and sometimes they are used in advertising campaigns.”

Quote by Oliviero Toscani

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Oliviero Toscani

Oliviero Toscani, born in 1942, is an influential Italian photographer known for his strong visual impact and social political commentary. His work has a significant place in the photography world, with his pieces frequently exhibited in international photography exhibitions. more

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