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Oliviero Toscani, Provocative Photographer Behind Benetton Campaigns, Dies at 82

Oliviero Toscani, the controversial photographer known for Benetton's ad campaigns, has passed away at the age of 82 after battling a rare disease.

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Oliviero Toscani, the visionary photographer behind Benetton’s provocative advertisements, died at 82. Toscani’s campaigns, which promoted diversity and tolerance, often sparked controversy. He was suffering from amyloidosis, affecting his health drastically in recent years. Despite his troubled relationship with Benetton following controversial remarks after the Genoa bridge collapse, he aimed to be remembered for his body of work, not a single image. Toscani's legacy includes iconic images like the pope kissing an imam and a black woman breastfeeding a white baby, which challenged societal norms and pushed boundaries in advertising.

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