# Irving Penn photography retrospective in Paris

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> Updated: 2026-10-04T12:04:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris is hosting ‘Penn & Fashion’, a retrospective exhibition documenting the six-decade career of photographer Irving Penn. Running from September 30, 2026, to January 17, 2027, the exhibition features approximately 140 original photographs produced between 1947 and 2008.

The collection traces Penn’s work with Vogue and his collaborations with major fashion houses, including Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, and Karl Lagerfeld. The display highlights his evolution from 1950s haute couture to later sculptural styles, emphasizing his signature use of natural light, minimalist composition, and graphic precision.

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### 2026-10-04: Irving Penn fashion photography exhibition opens in Paris

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris presents ‘Penn & Fashion’, a retrospective of 140 works by Irving Penn spanning over sixty years of fashion photography and his work with Vogue.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irving-penn-fashion-photography-exhibition-opens-in-paris

### 2026-09-30: Irving Penn retrospective opens at Maison Européenne de la Photographie

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris presents ‘Penn & Fashion’, a retrospective of Irving Penn’s six-decade career in fashion photography, spanning from 1947 to 2008.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/irving-penn-retrospective-opens-at-maison-europenne-de-la-photographie

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