Toni Nicolini

Toni Nicolini (1935–2012) became a professional photographer during the 1960s. He stood out thanks to his focus on everyday customs and his social commitment, particularly in the wake of his encounter with the painter Ernesto Treccani, who introduced him to the most backward regions of Southern Italy. From the 1970s onwards, for a couple of decades, he worked primarily for the Italian Touring Club on monographs documenting the country's historical and artistic heritage and the transformations of its landscape. At the turn of the millennium, his gaze fell to the twilight of industrial civilisation in the Milan suburbs. He also contributed to leading Italian architecture magazines. His archive is held at the CRAF in Spilimbergo.