Lanie Klein, a US-born photographer with a BA from Barnard College and an MA from Columbia University, brings a deeply conceptual approach to her work. Her practice centers on questioning norms, exploring cultural dynamics, and using photography as a tool to provoke thought and dialogue. Klein’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in both museum and private collections.
In Woman.Still life, Klein reimagines the still life genre—traditionally defined by the absence of human figures—by placing women at its center. These compositions position female bodies as objects within the frame, echoing how women have been portrayed in art and later in advertising. The figures look both toward and away from the viewer, creating tension and prompting questions about how objectification is constructed and the role of the gaze in that process. By merging the language of still life with the presence of the human form, Klein challenges the viewer to reconsider the boundaries of the genre and the cultural narratives it can hold.
This series is emblematic of Klein’s broader artistic approach: a commitment to blending visual storytelling with social inquiry, producing images that linger in the mind long after they are seen.