William Wegman: La Jolla Vista View - A Conversation with Stuart Collection at UC San Diego
Description
Known for his playful and ironic photo portraits of Weimaraners with names like Fay Wray and Man Ray, William Wegman is an accomplished artist in a variety of media. He joins Stuart Collection's Mary Beebe and Mathieu Gregoire to discuss the genesis and installation of his piece for the Collection, "La Jolla Vista View." Wegman also shares his thoughts about creative inspirations, methods, and processes. Series: "Stuart Collection at UC San Diego" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 36136]
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