This photo has a certain sentimental value for me, because it's one of the first photos I took in Milan. I had left my family in Venice and was commuting between the two cities, looking for my first professional jobs. I was on my way to Sesto San Giovanni and saw this scene. I was drawn to the funny contrast between the small Bianchina, a very common car at the time, and the figure of the policeman, tall and bulky, almost menacing. Today, it's a photo that depicts a Milan that no longer exists, yet still retains its ironic edge.

Technical specifications:

• Milan, 1950s
• 40x30 cm
• Silver gelatin print

This work was donated by Gianni Berengo Gardin.

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