Bruno Benini b. 1925

  • Designer (Photographer)
Bruno Benini was born in Italy in 1925. He migrated from Italy with his parents in 1935. He was a fashion photographer active during the 1950s-70s. Benini studied Science at Melbourne Technical College (now RMIT)and then worked briefly for General Motors Holden. He returned to Italy in the 1940s, which influenced his photographic pursuits. On returning to Australia he worked as a receptionist and salesman for photographer Henry Talbot at the Peter Fox studios. He also learnt about the photographic trade when he modeled for Helmut Newton, Athnol Shmith and Henry Talbot. Benini's work as a fashion photographer captured the works of many Australian and international fashion designers. Benini's wife, Hazel also worked in the fashion industry as a fashion publicist, stylist and display manager - the pair regularly worked together. A collection of Benini's works are held at the Powerhouse Museum.
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Name
Bruno Benini
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Designer (Photographer)
Birth date
1925
Birth place
Italy
Death date
2001
Active Period
  • c.1950 - c.1970
Arrival
  • 1935
Training
  • Science

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References [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Bruno Benini, photography archive', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Photographs displayed at 'Bruno Benini: fashion images 1956-1976' exhibition at RMIT', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>, <ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum (c.1956), 'Photograph of model Pauline Kiernan wearing a Theo Haskin evening gown', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>] [<ExternalResource: Powerhouse Museum, 'Bruno Benini, photography archive', Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW.>]