William Klein in conversation with Alan Yentob

02/25/2014
60 min
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Speakers: William Klein, Alan Yentob

The influential photographer, painter and filmmaker comes to Jewish Book Week to discuss his career and life with Alan Yentob. Klein (American, born 1928), the subject of a retrospective at Tate Modern in 2012, is known for his evocative street photography, pioneering fashion photography and experimental filmmaking.

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William Klein

William Klein was an American artist and filmmaker known for his unconventional style of abstract photography depicting city scenes.  His works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others.

Alan Yentob

Alan Yentob was an English television executive and presenter. He held senior roles at the BBC, including head of music and arts, controller of BBC1, controller of BBC2, and was the corporation’s creative director from 2004 until 2015.

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William Klein in conversation with Alan Yentob

02/25/2014
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60 min

Speaker

William Klein

William Klein was an American artist and filmmaker known for his unconventional style of abstract photography depicting city scenes. His works are held in...

Alan Yentob

Alan Yentob was an English television executive and presenter. He held senior roles at the BBC, including head of music and arts, controller of...