F. Florian Steiner (1936–2022) Italian, Artist Nude Embellished Photograph. Titled "Noboribetsu". Artistic nude photograph with paint embellishments. Signed lower right. Titled lower left. Dated 1971.

Overall Size: 18 3/8 x 21 1/4 in.
Sight Size: 12 x 15 in.

F. Florian Steiner (1936–2022) was an Italian-born photographer and writer whose eclectic life and work spanned continents and disciplines. Born in Italy, he later settled in Asolo, where he became known for his avant-garde photography and literary pursuits. Steiner's photographic oeuvre, particularly from 1956 to 1976, was showcased in the exhibition Una libertà inattuale ("An Inactual Freedom"), held at the Galleria del Teatro Accademico in Castelfranco Veneto. This exhibition, curated by Carlo Bragagnolo, offered a glimpse into Steiner's diverse artistic journey, which included collaborations with renowned figures such as Michelangelo Antonioni and Henry Miller. His work is characterized by its humanistic approach and a deep engagement with the cultural and social landscapes he encountered. Steiner's legacy continues to be celebrated through retrospectives and exhibitions that highlight his unique perspective and contributions to the arts.

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