Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82
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Oliviero Toscani, renowned for his provocative ads with Benetton, challenged fashion norms by blending art and activism, especially through images addressing societal issues like AIDS.
Toscani’s campaigns blurred the lines between marketing and advocacy, prompting debates on whether his work was art, activism, or exploitation, particularly in the AIDS advertisement featuring David Kirby.
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