ICP Unveils Weegee’s Unfiltered Vision of Urban America in a New Showcase

When it comes to photography, many viewers prefer idyllic screens, even colorful scenes of a place, over images of tragedy. However, one person to defy this trend was immigrant photographer Weegee, whose stark, brightly lit photographs of death and crime scenes began to hold any viewers in their stifling grasp.

However, with time, the renowned photographer shifted his focus, which further helped collect his work in museums such as MOMA. And now, the International Center of Photography (ICP) celebrates the icon again in a new exhibition, and why you mustn't miss it. .

icp unveils weegee unfiltered vision urban america

2025-1-25 20:00

Источник: thephoblographer.com

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