Mark Klett

About the Author

Mark Klett is a distinguished American photographer and author renowned for his innovative contributions to landscape photography and rephotography. With a career spanning over four decades, he has explored the evolving American West through meticulous visual documentation, blending art with environmental and cultural commentary. Klett's work often revisits iconic sites captured by earlier photographers, revealing the subtle yet profound changes wrought by time, human intervention, and nature. As a professor emeritus at Arizona State University, he has influenced generations of artists and scholars. His book 'Second View: The Rephotographic Survey Project' stands as a seminal achievement, co-authored with colleagues to create a groundbreaking survey that juxtaposes historical and contemporary images, offering profound insights into the impermanence of landscapes.