Moderne

William Klein

Born 1928 Works span 1954–1962

William Klein: Der Geist einer Fliege William Klein (1926 – 2022) steht als eine einzigartige Figur in der Geschichte der Fotografie und des Filmemachens – ein Provokateur, der sowohl künstlerische Konventionen als auch gesellschaftliche Normen unverzüglich hinterfragte. Geboren in New York City in einer armen jüdischen Familie, prägte Klein’s frühe Lebensweise ihn mit einer tiefen Wertschätzung für Beobachtung und einem rebellischen…

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1954

first work

1962

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through William Klein's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups William Klein's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.