William Klein retrospective at Palazzo della Ragione Fotografia in Milan

The Palazzo della Ragione Fotografia in Milan is currently featuring a summer exhibition dedicated to William Klein (New York, 1928), highlighting his extensive career beyond just photography. Klein's artistic path commenced in Milan in 1952 when Giorgio Strehler invited him to showcase his work at the Piccolo Teatro. He discovered photography in Paris in 1954, developing a unique style that captured life in New York. His iconic New York book debuted a year prior to Jack Kerouac's On the Road. Klein's work spanned cities like Rome, Moscow, Tokyo, and Paris, earning him fashion acclaim in Vogue America from the late 1950s to early 1960s. The exhibition, curated by Alessandra Mauro, features works from the late 1990s and films such as Broadway by Light (1958) and Muhammad Ali The Greatest (1964-1974), and is open until September 11, 2016. While the installation lacks finesse, it is well-illuminated.