Gianfranco Pardi

The artists friends
Emilio Tadini, Valerio Adami, and Gianfranco Pardi were dear friends of Carlo Orsi. With warmth and affection, Carlo captured them at various moments in their lives, conveying through his photographs the depth of their bonds and the beauty of shared moments—creating moving portraits of friendship and closeness.
From architecture to art

Born in Milan, Gianfranco Pardi (1933-2012) developed a body of work focused on exploring the representational and constructive qualities of space. Since the 1960s, he integrated painting, drawing, and sculpture through a constant and rigorous design of form and space, reflecting his education as an architect. His works are characterized by the use of geometric and structural elements that investigate balance, movement, and spatial tension. He participated in important international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale (1972, 1986) and the Rome Quadriennale. His works are included in numerous public and private collections in Italy and abroad.

A visionary artist and a valuable friend

With Gianfranco Pardi, Carlo Orsi conceived the idea of creating an ambitious and visionary magazine: Città Milano.

Through images by Orsi and other photographers, the magazine delves into the vibrant reality of the city, exploring with depth and passion every aspect of its cultural, professional, scientific, academic, and social life, with dedicated chapters that narrate its multifaceted nature and vitality.

Despite significant challenges and limited resources, Carlo Orsi, Emilio Tadini, Guido Vergani, Giorgio Terruzzi, and Silvana Beretta came together enthusiastically, forming a small and motivated editorial team.

The venture began with fervor and determination, greatly supported and inspired by Gianfranco Pardi, whose artistic genius proved crucial to the magazine’s success. Thanks to his enlightened vision, Città Milano constitutes a passionate tribute to the city of Milan and its extraordinary vitality, a vibrant and engaging testimony to the beating heart of the metropolis.

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Gianfranco Pardi

Gianfranco Pardi


The artists friends
Emilio Tadini, Valerio Adami, and Gianfranco Pardi were dear friends of Carlo Orsi. With warmth and affection, Carlo captured them at various moments in their lives, conveying through his photographs the depth of their bonds and the beauty of shared moments—creating moving portraits of friendship and closeness.
From architecture to art

Born in Milan, Gianfranco Pardi (1933-2012) developed a body of work focused on exploring the representational and constructive qualities of space. Since the 1960s, he integrated painting, drawing, and sculpture through a constant and rigorous design of form and space, reflecting his education as an architect. His works are characterized by the use of geometric and structural elements that investigate balance, movement, and spatial tension. He participated in important international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale (1972, 1986) and the Rome Quadriennale. His works are included in numerous public and private collections in Italy and abroad.

A visionary artist and a valuable friend

With Gianfranco Pardi, Carlo Orsi conceived the idea of creating an ambitious and visionary magazine: Città Milano.

Through images by Orsi and other photographers, the magazine delves into the vibrant reality of the city, exploring with depth and passion every aspect of its cultural, professional, scientific, academic, and social life, with dedicated chapters that narrate its multifaceted nature and vitality.

Despite significant challenges and limited resources, Carlo Orsi, Emilio Tadini, Guido Vergani, Giorgio Terruzzi, and Silvana Beretta came together enthusiastically, forming a small and motivated editorial team.

The venture began with fervor and determination, greatly supported and inspired by Gianfranco Pardi, whose artistic genius proved crucial to the magazine’s success. Thanks to his enlightened vision, Città Milano constitutes a passionate tribute to the city of Milan and its extraordinary vitality, a vibrant and engaging testimony to the beating heart of the metropolis.

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Gianfranco Pardi in bicicletta
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Giorgio Marconi, Gianfranco Pardi
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Valerio Adami, Carlo Orsi, Gianfranco Pardi
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Valerio Adami, Carlo Orsi, Gianfranco Pardi
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Valerio Adami, Gianfranco Pardi, Emilio Tadini
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Valerio Adami, Gianfranco Pardi
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Valerio Adami, Giorgio Marconi, Aldo Mondino, Gianfranco Pardi, Emilio Tadini
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