Meinke Klein

Meinke Klein is a Dutch photographer and visual artist whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world. Born in Amsterdam in 1971, Klein began his career as a photographer in the early 1990s, working for various magazines and newspapers. His work has since been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and Vogue.

Klein's photography is characterized by its use of natural light and its focus on everyday life. He often captures moments of intimacy between people, as well as scenes of everyday life that are often overlooked. His work has been described as "poetic" and "hauntingly beautiful".

Klein has exhibited his work extensively throughout Europe, including solo shows at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, the Fotomuseum Den Haag, and the Foam Photography Museum in Amsterdam. He has also had solo exhibitions at galleries such as Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam and Galerie Wouter van Leeuwen in Rotterdam. In addition to his photographic work, Klein also creates video installations that explore themes of identity and memory.

Klein's photographs have been included in numerous books including Meinke Klein: A Photographic Journey (2006), Meinke Klein: A Visual Odyssey (2008), and Meinke Klein: Reflections (2010). He is also the author of two monographs: Meinke Klein: Photographs (2012) and Meinke Klein: Reflections (2014).

Klein currently lives and works in Amsterdam where he continues to create photographs that capture moments of beauty within everyday life.