Photographer Irving Penn’s era-defining fashion imagery celebrated in Paris exhibition

One of the most celebrated photographers of the 20th century, Irving Penn is the subject of an exhibition at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris. Titled “Penn & Fashion”, the show, which also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the institution, was organised in collaboration with The Irving Penn Foundation and the Nicola Erni Collection. Known for his striking black-and-white photographs and meticulously staged images for fashion publications such as Vogue, Penn...