Image: Irving Penn. Photographs 1939–2007
Irving Penn in a Cracked Mirror, New York, 1986 | © The Irving Penn Foundation
Museum Exhibitions

Irving Penn. Photographs 1939–2007 Solo show at the new Centro della Fotografia in Rome

30 January—29 June 2026
Centro della Fotografia, Rome, Italy
Irving Penn (1917–2009) left a lasting mark on fashion photography, portraiture, and still life in our time with his distinctive style. Many of his works have become true icons in the history of photography, all characterized by exquisite elegance, meticulous attention to detail, and a unique print quality. The Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP) in Paris houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Irving Penn’s work, now presented in this extraordinary exhibition.
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