GIANFRANCO-GORGONI-Obituary

GIANFRANCO GORGONI

New York, New York

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GORGONI--Gianfranco. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gianfranco Gorgoni (Bomba 1941 - New York 2019), a renowned Italian photographer who was best known as a documentarian of art and artists. Traveling to the United States by boat in 1968, the adventurous photographer settled...

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I met Gianfranco in New York when he was fresh off the boat around 1968. We quickly became friends. He told me the last job he had in Milan was as a toy salesman. But he had just bought a camera and had come to New York where he would try to be a photographer. I always loved his ability to dream big and then turn them into reality. He wanted to photograph Andy Warhol and the Factory which at the time was a hotbed of creative activity. The question was: how to approach Warhol who was already...

Giafranco Gorgoni, You were Loved and Respected by many.. Your Art & Work on Earth is done but you left us with the Beauty of your Rich Creativity & imagination.. Thank You !! Your candle burned out much too soon.. We your Family will miss you, but will Keep you close in our hearts and memories !!! Forward & Farewell ....

Gianfranco,
sei stato una stella superbrillante nel mondo dell'arte. Ci mancherai.
Roberto Mitrotti

August 2006

... The autumn equinox has always led the way in the dark
... Your photo shoots have always led the way in the light

Thanks Gianfranco, thank you dear friend

Gianfranco Gorgoni New York 2015

Ciao Gianfranco we shared some nice memories in New York and Italy it was always a pleasure to spend some time together.

Ciao amico mio.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.