18/11/21 Lab - Weegee
Weegee (Usher/Arthur Fullig, born 12 June 1899) was a self-taught photographer from the age of fourteen. His work focused on current events until the 1940s, when he first received recognition outside of the newspaper industry. His most notable works come from his Distortion series, when he presented recognisable figures and other works of the time in warped portraits. By using textured and/or curved glass, he was able to present caricatures and abstract pieces in his work. On occasion, he would photograph paintings and sculptures this way, presenting them in a new light. This experimental style could add a strong emotional effect to his work, as seen in The End?.
Notable Images:
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| The End? (1953) | |
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| Nikita Khrushchev distortion (ca. 1959) |
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| Trick rider (ca. 1950) |
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| Self Portrait (ca. 1950s) |
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