Artist
William Klein
circa 1968: American painter, photographer, writer, and film director William Klein. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
William Klein (New York, 1928 – Paris, 2022) was an American-born photographer, filmmaker, and artist who radically reshaped street photography and fashion imagery. After moving to Paris in the late 1940s, he developed a bold, graphic visual language marked by high contrast, motion blur, and unconventional compositions.
Klein rose to international prominence with his groundbreaking photobook Life Is Good & Good for You in New York (1956) and later built a parallel career in experimental filmmaking. His work challenged traditional aesthetics and documentary conventions, leaving a lasting impact on photography and visual culture.
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Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Sun is Coming Up
Custot Gallery Dubai is delighted to present a group exhibition of paintings, sculptures and photography by the international contemporary artists Etel Adnan, Tony Cragg, Richard Höglund, William Klein, Marc Quinn, Pablo Reinoso, Arnaud Rivieren, Tomás Saraceno, Sophia Vari, Bernar Venet and Fabienne Verdier.
12 Jan 2022 - 20 Mar 2022
Custot Gallery
Custot Gallery
Dubai, Sharjah
Exhibitions
Black, White…
On the occasion of its first anniversary, Custot Gallery Dubai presents the group exhibition “Black,...
13 Mar 2017 - 15 Jul 2017
Custot Gallery
Custot Gallery
Dubai, Sharjah
