William Klein

Origins

William Klein is known for his avant-garde and experimental visual style that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s. His photographs and films are characterized by their raw and gritty aesthetic, capturing the energy and chaos of urban life. Klein's innovative use of high contrast, wide angles, and blurred motion helped redefine and challenge traditional notions of photography. With his groundbreaking book 'New York', published in 1956, Klein gained international recognition, influencing a new generation of photographers and paving the way for street photography as an art form.