WILLIAM KLEIN
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William Klein (April 19, 1926 – September 10, 2022) was a photographer and filmmaker noted to for his ironic approach to both media and his extensive use of unusual photographic techniques in the context of photojournalism and fashion photography.
Trained as a painter, Klein studied under Fernand Léger and found early success with exhibitions of his work.
However, he soon moved on to photography and achieved widespread fame as a fashion photographer for Vogue and for his photo essays on various cities.