William Klein. Manifiesto: A Visionary Retrospective of Photography and Modern Art

This monographic exhibition explores the visionary work of William Klein, reaffirming his status as a pivotal figure of 20th-century photography. It highlights his fierce and clear vision of modern society through a comprehensive display of his paintings, photographs, graphics, and films.

The exhibition 'William Klein. Manifiesto' is the first major retrospective of the artist's work in Spain, aiming to showcase the full spectrum of his creative output. Curated by Raphaëlle Stopin, it features 245 works and documents, including his early paintings, abstract photographic experiments, urban series from New York, Paris, Rome, Moscow, and Tokyo, fashion photography, films, and projections. The exhibition underscores Klein's visionary status and his clear, powerful perspective on modern society, connecting his pictorial, photographic, graphic, and cinematic endeavors. Klein's work is characterized by a sense of movement and an intimate, often expressionistic, photographic language that emerged from his close engagement with urban life and diverse subjects, breaking down the distance between the observer and the observed. His innovative approach, often described as 'street photography,' captures the energy and complexity of the 20th century, reflecting its changes, creations, and revolutions.

Free guided tours are available without prior reservation starting from Saturday, June 15, 2019. Specific times are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional times on Saturdays. Information on scheduled visits with prior reservation is available via a provided link.