How a postcard collection inspired an American multimedia artist
In short: In this episode of The Artist Project, William Wegman explores the work of Walker Evans. Discover how a collection of postcards can trigger the same deep engagement one finds in a museum.
American artist William Wegman, born in 1943, uses various mediums including video, photography, and painting to express his vision. In this film, he reflects on Walker Evans's postcard collection, noting that certain pieces capture his attention with the same intensity as works found within a museum's walls.
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