Willy Rizzo

Willy Rizzo (1928–2013) was an Italian-born French photographer and furniture designer celebrated for his glamorous black-and-white portraits of mid-20th century celebrities, politicians, and cultural icons. Over a prolific career spanning decades, he photographed figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, and Pablo Picasso for major publications including Paris Match and Life magazine. Later in life he transitioned into luxury furniture design, creating sleek, chrome-accented pieces that became highly sought after by collectors and have appeared at major auction houses.