William Wegman's rare 1970s works on view at Marc Selwyn Fine Art
Marc Selwyn Fine Art in Los Angeles presents 'William Wegman: Private Show,' an exhibition of rare vintage photographs and video from the 1970s alongside later works. After moving to Southern California in 1970, Wegman worked in Los Angeles and Santa Monica with contemporaries Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, and Allen Ruppersberg. His black-and-white photographs, derived from early performances and videos, are playful and experimental, challenging perception. The show includes 'A Basic Guide to Lettering' (1972), which subverts an instructional format.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'William Wegman: Private Show'
- Presented by Marc Selwyn Fine Art
- Features rare vintage photographs and video from the 1970s
- Includes later works expanding on 1970s strategies
- Wegman relocated to Southern California in 1970
- Worked in Los Angeles and Santa Monica
- Contemporaries include Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari, Allen Ruppersberg
- Photographic practice grew from early performances and videos
- Black-and-white photographs are playful and experimental
- Work 'A Basic Guide to Lettering' (1972) is included
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Marc Selwyn Fine Art
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- Southern California