Cipressi a Monterey (2003) Photography by Antonio De Angelis

Antonio De Angelis was born in Trapani on April 29, 1953 and died in Milan on January 18, 2019. In Milan he attended the Istituto “Umanitaria” where he graduated as an industrial photographer specializing in black and white and color in 1974.

From 1972 to 1977, he collaborated with several renowned photography studios in the field of advertising and fashion, including Studio Benedetti, Studio Simone, Studio Gatti Alberto and Studio Gozzano, where he contributed to national advertising campaigns and fashion projects.

From 1978, Antonio began his own independent activity with his own photography studio. At the same time, he undertook careful photographic documentation of Milan's Zone 9, particularly Niguarda, Bicocca and Pratocentenaro, work he continued until his death.

It also organizes several photography courses in collaboration with the CTL (Centres for Free Time) of the city of Milan, open to young people and adults interested in photography.

From 1980 to 1995, he collaborated with several television production centers and private televisions in the production of special events, musical tours and shows. At the same time, it developed an industrial television production activity and multimedia services for congresses, conferences and trade shows.

In the 1990s, Antonio decided to devote himself mainly to documentary photography and reporting. He has produced several photographic exhibitions, notably as part of the Urban project financed by the European Community, where he is responsible for documenting zone 9 of Milan. He also collaborates with the Société Edificatrice de Niguarda for the creation of two photographic exhibitions in 2006.

• Nationality: ITALY
• Date of birth : 1953
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary Italian Artists