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William Wegman : funney / strange

by Joan Simon

This retrospective volume explores the artist's career from the 1960s to the 2000s across various media, including video, photography, painting, and drawing. Featuring 250 illustrations, the book examines the recurring themes of humour and daily absurdity in the work.

Accession 2261 ISBN 0300114443 Publisher Yale University Press, Addison Gallery of American Art
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