William Klein is a renowned visual artist born in New York City in 1928. He is best known for his work in fashion photography and photojournalism, having created iconic and ironic photo spreads for Vogue magazine. He has also directed several satirical films, such as Le Couple Temoin and Mr. Freedom.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $2.5 million (2024)
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About
Known for his work in the genres of fashion photography and photojournalism, this visual Artist created unique, irony-tinged photo spreads for Vogue magazine and also directed such satirical films as Le Couple Temoin and Mr. Freedom.
Before Fame
Early in his career, he earned the 1957 Prix Nadar for a photojournalism piece on New York City.
Trivia
His debut film, Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?, served as a satire of the fashion industry.
Family Life
Born to a Jewish family in New York City, he later permanently relocated to France.
Associated With
Before becoming a Photographer, he studied painting with French visual Artist Fernand Leger.