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William Klein, Simone + Nina, Piazza di Spagna, Rome (Vogue), 1960 | © Studio Klein Paris | Courtesy IKONA Gallery, Venice
The images, all in black and white, explore the themes of cities and fashion, conveying Klein's unmistakable vision of New York, Rome, Moscow, and Tokyo. Again - as the title suggests - his photography reveals a lively tension between avant-garde, chaos, and urban identity. Klein, who passed away in 2022, was previously presented by IKONA in 1981. With this new exhibition, the gallery - founded by Živa Kraus in 1979 and now located in Campo del Ghetto Nuovo - renews its commitment to presenting photography as a contemporary language.