Taken during the Reunited in Full Force tour of 2010, photographer Alessandro Zuek Simonetti captured the behind-the-scenes antics of the Wu Tang Clan as they captivated Rome, Italy, featuring members: Ghostface Killah, Method Man, U-God, Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Masta Killa.

Il Clan Del Wu is Simonetti's photo essay compiled in a self-published, 96-page bookzine format, featuring black and white images shot in film. Only 1000 copies will be produced at US $15.00 each, and limited edition version, which includes a silver gelatin 8x10 print for $100, available at The Standard Hotel NYC at 848 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014, and online at www.shopthestandard.com
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A book launch party and signing will be held at Le Bain at The Standard Hotel, New York on Friday, June 22, from 3pm to 8pm.

About Alessandro Zuek Simonetti
New York City based photographer Alessandro Zuek Simonetti was born in Italy and grew up parallel to the urban street cultures of the early 90's. He has developed his own distinct photographic language reflected by his deep interest in niche cultures. Often, each project stretches beyond the photographic medium, which serves as a sign of his maturing expression as an artist. After his graduation from the Academy of Fine Arts of Venice in 2001 he became a professor of Photography at The Institute of Arts in Padova, Italy.

Simonetti's work has been shown in the Tate Modern London, Viafarini Milan, Jarach Gallery Venice, OHWOW Gallery Miami, and at international art fairs including Artissima in Turin and Art Basel Switzerland. For his recent show UNCANNY at Patricia Armocida Gallery in Milano he worked with the NYC photographer Cheryl Dunn. Recent published projects include Read Between The Lines for PS1 MOMA and The Last Neighborhood Standing for the Leica Gallery of New York City.

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