Benedetta Barzini: Biography, Facts and Career
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Benedetta Barzini (born 22 September 1943 in Porto Santo Stefano) is an Italian photomodel, journalist, writer, educator, feminist. In the 1960s she made a career as a model in the United States, shooting for Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Ugo Mulas, Henry Clarke (photographer), Andy Warhol, became the first Italian on the cover of American Vogue and in 1965 Barzini's photograph graced the cover of the first issue of Italian Vogue, but by the end of the decade was disillusioned with the fashion world. Upon returning to Milan, she became a member of the Italian Communist Party and a radical feminist. Author of over 5 books, she lectured at three universities for twenty years.
Quick facts about Benedetta Barzini
- Full name: Benedetta Barzini
- Born: 1943-09-22
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Fashion figure
- Wikidata ID: Q509239
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Who is Benedetta Barzini?
Benedetta Barzini (born 22 September 1943 in Porto Santo Stefano) is an Italian photomodel, journalist, writer, educator, feminist.
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Benedetta Barzini is Italy.
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Benedetta Barzini was born on 1943-09-22.
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