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William Wegman, l'oeuvre photographique

William Wegman, l'oeuvre photographique is a comprehensive collection of the artist's photographs, spanning his career. The book features a variety of subjects, including his beloved Weimaraner dogs, which have become iconic in the art world. The images are accompanied by insightful commentary that delves into Wegman's creative process and the themes he explores in his work. more

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William Wegman
William Wegman

William Wegman, born on December 2, 1943, is an American artist renowned for his unique photography and video works. His art often centers around his pet dog Man Ray. Known for his humor, satire, and surrealistic elements, Wegman's work has had a profound impact on contemporary art. more

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“My background is in painting but in school in the sixties, like many artists of that time, I believed that painting was dead. I began to work in collaboration with other artists in the creation of performances and installation works. Soon after, I started making video and photographic works and in the process became fascinated with the media itself. Before long I was setting things up just for the camera. In l970 I got a dog and he turned out to be very interested in video and photography as well.”

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“Man Ray... loved games and absolutely knew about the camera. It is interesting to note that, although I used him in only about 10 percent of the photographs and videotapes, most people think of him as omnipresent in my work. It irked me sometimes to be known only as the guy with the dog, but on the other hand it was a thrill to have a famous dog.”

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“In 1978 I decided not to work with Man Ray as an act of self-discipline. I didn't want to rely on him. Man Ray hated not working, though. He would come into my studio, see me drawing or working on photographs, and just slump down at my feet with a big sigh. Fortunately for both of us the year ended. Polaroid had invented a new camera, the twenty-by-twenty-four, and I was invited to Cambridge, Mass., to experiment with it. Naturally, I took Man Ray and we were working again.”

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