Luigi Cassinelli (1925-2015) was an Italian photographer and photojournalist who captured the beauty of his native country and its people. He was born in 1925 in the small town of San Giorgio di Piano, near Bologna, Italy.
Cassinelli began his career as a photographer in the 1950s, working for various newspapers and magazines. He quickly gained recognition for his work, which often focused on the everyday life of ordinary Italians. His photographs were characterized by their vivid colors and strong composition, as well as their ability to capture the essence of a moment.
In addition to his work as a photojournalist, Cassinelli also worked as a commercial photographer for companies such as Fiat and Olivetti. He also taught photography at the University of Bologna from 1965 to 1975.
Throughout his career, Cassinelli received numerous awards for his work, including the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris in 1967 and the Kodak Prize in 1971. In addition to these awards, he was also honored with a solo exhibition at the Palazzo Reale di Milano in 1978.
Cassinelli's photographs have been featured in numerous books and exhibitions around the world, including at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City and The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. His work has also been featured on Italian postage stamps and coins.
Cassinelli passed away in 2015 at the age of 90 after a long career dedicated to capturing Italy's beauty through photography. His legacy lives on through his photographs which continue to inspire photographers around the world today.