Chicago Heights, Illinois
Barsotti, Franco A. Age 74. Professor of Photography at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago for over 30 years passed away on June 6th in Coupeville, WA. Born and raised in Chicago's Historic Pullman area, he had made his home in Beverly and Chicago's Northside before retiring to Coupeville...
Read MoreI did not know Frank. Today I read about him and enjoyed looking at his work. I obtained a piece of his photography equipment as a gift (etched with his name and SS#), so I looked him up and I feel honored to own one of his spotlights, on display in my home. It was a piece for sale in a vintage shop in Seattle, and I just thought it was a cool piece, and found out it has so much more back story. I love that.
Connie Tyler
July 03, 2017 | Dana Point, CA
My Prayers for Peace go out to all of you in the family of Franco "Frank" Barsotti. I earned my BFA in 1981 and Frank was my mentor and teacher in the art of Photography and he was greatly appreciated for his input into my life. May God's Peace be with you all.
Esther Williams-Hays
August 24, 2012 | Evanston, IL
Designer/silk painter that was encouraged by Frank.
Sending my regards: Ruth Conner. I had Frank for professor at the SAIC where I rec'd a MFA in printmaking and photography. Frank was a great teacher along with Bob Loescher when 22 students went to Italy for the Summer of 1982... I have fond memories of Frank from that trip along with many lessons learned with the View Camera in his classes... He was a person that inpired us all to do our best. Doing alternative/contemporary photo/printmaking processes, he supported my vision... and that...
Ruth Conner
August 22, 2012 | Edina, MN
Please visit the new website for Franco (Frank) Barsotti memorial information: http://www.kazbar.org/francobarsotti
August 21, 2012
I just found out and am so sorry to hear the news. I owe a great deal to Frank for his support and guidance at SAIC. My thoughts are with him and his family.
Chuck Osgood
August 20, 2012 | Chicago
I thought I had a post here. I was so sa to hear of Frank's passing. He was one of my few creative mentors in life who really helped form me as a creative. I had the pleasure to house/dog sit for him in the late 80's and created some stunning photos during my stay. Thank you for your big heart and for being supportive of me when other teachers in the photo department didn't get me. You will never be forgotten.
Tiffany Bauer
June 29, 2012 | Portland, ME
While a grad at SAIC, Frank was my favorite teacher to TA for. He was very loved by his students and will be missed.
Karen Fischer
June 25, 2012 | Fort Collins, CO
All who loved you will miss you always, dear Franco.
Jessie Affelder
June 15, 2012
Our condolences to your entire family.
Franco's photos in our home will continue to remind us of his many talents (including making pizza with our children in Michigan)
Carol Hammerman, John Kennedy, Brendan, Charlie, and Anna Kennedy
June 14, 2012
