Steven Klein (artist)
Steven Klein (born April 30, 1965 in Cranston, Rhode Island)[1] is an American photographer and videographer based in New York City. He has worked with numerous pop culture figures, including American singer-songwriter Madonna.
For other people with the same name, see Steven Klein.History[edit]
Steven Klein trained in fine art with a concentration on painting. After studying painting at the Rhode Island School of Design, he moved into the field of photography. Steven Klein began his photographic career in the 1990s in Paris. Klein shot high-profile advertising campaigns for various clients, including Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Nike and is a regular contributor to magazines including American and Paris Vogue, where he photographed Björk. Other publications he worked with include i-D, Numéro, W, and Arena.[2] His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, most recently at the Gagosian Gallery, California and the Brancolini Grimaldi Gallery in Florence. Steven Klein's photographic shots are mixed with high fashion and transgressive fashion film. Klein is well known for his Interview,[3] and W magazine editorials with various celebrities, including Madonna,[4] Tom Ford,[5] Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie,[6] Rihanna.[7] He often works with cinematographer David Devlin. He shot the promotional pictures -including the album cover- of Britney Spears' third studio album, Britney. He also worked with Lady Gaga on numerous occasions including a music video for "Alejandro", the album cover for Gaga and Tony Bennett's album Cheek to Cheek, as well as two fragrance campaigns.