It is always difficult to watch Davide Cironi's videos - and Maurizio Cavazzuti's is no exception - because they arouse strong, sometimes conflicting, feelings. A veil of melancholy binds them all due to the awareness of an unbridgeable distance from a fairy-tale world that will never return. It cannot return because it is also linked to our youth. We are pervaded by a poignant nostalgia for something that is tangibly missing today.
One of the famous photos by Maurizio Cavazzuti.
Listening to the words of the people who built the myths also gives us a portrait of a very different Italy, more sincere, more beautiful and so opposite to that of today that just describing it is difficult. Davide takes the whole car loving thing into another level by telling authentic fairy tales, legendary experiences handed down to us enthusiasts, authentic pieces of history. Passion, honesty, gratitude and humility, an elegance of times gone by. The golden age of motoring, a wonderful time that will never return, those geniuses have disappeared.
The famous portrait of himself that Enzo Ferrari commissioned from Maurizio Cavazzuti and which he liked so much that it became his official portrait from that moment on.
Dedicating the right importance to such iconic figures should be a duty as well as a pleasure. Anyone who has been lucky enough to work at Ferrari has an incredible story behind them. Ferrari is and will always be Ferrari thanks to all these fantastic people who have been able to make it unique. And Maurizio Cavazzuti fully belongs to this small circle of people. His photos, created with simple technical means, are a hymn to beauty and inventiveness.
Maurizio Cavazzuti in front of one of his beloved Ferraris. Photo by Drive Experience.
Unveiling Maurizio Cavazzuti: Ferrari's legendary photographer. August 14, 2024. By Dushyant.
In the thrilling world of Ferrari, Maurizio Cavazzuti's journey began with a bang at Farini 23 gallery, catching the eye of none other than Ferruccio Veronesi. This led to a fateful encounter with Dr. Gozzi of Ferrari, sparking a creative explosion that would redefine automotive photography. From the daring combination of the Ferrari horse with the Air Force's Frecce Tricolori to capturing the essence of new models like the BB, Cavazzuti's lens painted a vivid picture of Ferrari's legacy.
Under the mentorship of the legendary Franco Gozzi, Cavazzuti honed his craft, pushing the boundaries of car photography to new heights. The dynamic relationship with Ferrari granted him unparalleled creative freedom, resulting in iconic images that showcased the cars in all their glory. Enzo Ferrari's unwavering trust in Cavazzuti paved the way for a unique approach to showcasing the aesthetic allure of each model, setting Ferrari apart in a league of its own.
As the roaring engines of Ferraris echoed through the halls of history, Cavazzuti's lens captured the essence of a bygone era where promoting the car itself took precedence over mere branding. The close bond shared with racing legends like Gilles Villeneuve added a touch of humanity to his work, immortalizing moments that transcended mere photography. From heart-stopping photoshoots in Paris to navigating the intricate world of Italian press, Cavazzuti's journey with Ferrari was a rollercoaster ride of passion, creativity and unwavering dedication.
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