Tout William Klein en poche
The French art magazine *L'ŒIL* reports on the reissue of a *Photo Poche* monograph dedicated to William Klein (1926-2022), timed to coincide with the photographer and filmmaker's retrospective planned for the 2026 Rencontres de la photographie d'Arles. The new edition, written by Jacques Damez and published by Actes Sud, features 86 photographs across 144 pages, covering Klein's full artistic journey from his early abstract compositions to his painted contacts. The text combines Klein's career trajectory, technical aspects of his work, and a fully revised biography.
This publication matters because it makes a comprehensive overview of Klein's groundbreaking visual practice accessible and affordable at a time when his legacy is being reexamined through a major museum retrospective. Klein, who challenged conventions with his freedom of tone, energy, and political engagement, is celebrated as a "visual smasher" who captured raw beauty. The book serves both as a primer for new audiences and a definitive reference for scholars, reinforcing Klein's enduring influence on photography and cinema.