Galleria Belvedere, Milano.
Galleria Belvedere, Milan, proudly presents "Cremona Through the Lens: The Faliva Collection." This captivating exhibition features around forty black and white images by Angelo Faliva and his sons, Roberto and Giuseppe, offering a unique glimpse into Cremona's history from the post-war era through the 1970s.
Visitors will discover iconic moments and everyday scenes: a youthful Mina, whose iconic pose with a tiger helped cement her enduring nickname, 'The Tiger of Cremona'; Ugo Tognazzi, one of Italy's most cherished and amiable actors of all time; and the legendary Mille Miglia cars, whose vintage charm now brings a smile. The exhibit also immortalizes the unforgettable rivalry of Coppi and Bartali. Beyond these famous faces, the collection reveals a city in flux, documenting demonstrations and protests, children playfully posing for the camera, and the honest faces of laborers and those finding respite along the Po River.
This exhibition is more than just a display of photographs; it's a journey hand-in-hand with the Faliva family's own history, a lineage deeply intertwined with photography (Angelo's brother, Celeste, was also an avid photographer). Conceived and commissioned by Alberto, Angelo's grandson, as a heartfelt tribute to his beloved grandfather, it stands as a meticulous and insightful testament to those who, with their Rolleiflex cameras, captured the heart of Cremonese daily life. They portrayed a city of myriad facets, never ordinary, and then as now, rich in tradition, culture, sport, diverse interests, and undeniable charm.
Angelo Faliva, born in Milan on January 24, 1910, launched his photographic career with A. Colliva, co-founding the A. Colliva & A. Faliva Photographic Studio in Milan's Corso Venezia. In 1935, he relocated to Brescia with his brother Celeste (also a photographer) and sister Adelaide (known as Lally, a painter and retoucher). Just a year later, he settled in Cremona, opening his first atelier in Via Boldori in 1952, and later, from 1955, at Piazza Cavour (now Stradivari). The family legacy thrives through his sons Roberto and Giuseppe, with Giuseppe, alongside his wife Rosanna, passionately continuing to run the studio today. Angelo Faliva passed away in Cremona in June 1977.
