Carla Cerati | |
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| Born | 3 March 1926 |
| Died | 19 February 2016 |
| Known for | photography of Milanese high society |
| Notable work | Mondo Cocktail Forma di donna |
Carla Cerati (3 March 1926 Bergamo – 19 February 2016 Milan) was an Italian photographer and writer. She began her career focusing on social and cultural issues through her lens. Her work often depicted the bourgeois lifestyle of Milanese high society, and she was known for capturing intimate moments with her subjects. In 1974, she published Mondo Cocktail, a photo book showcasing the lavish cocktail parties of Milan's elite, and in 1978, she released Forma di donna, a collection of nude female portraits. She also worked as a fashion photographer and collaborated with various publications throughout her career. Cerati passed away in 2020, leaving a compelling and thought-provoking photography legacy.