WILLIAM WEGMAN AND MAN RAY
This exhibition brings together a selection of William Wegman’s wryly comedic single-take video works, shot between 1972 and 1973.
Man Ray, Man Ray, 1978, is a parody documentary in which the narrative slides humorously between biographical details relating to the Dada and Surrealist artist Man Ray and those belonging to Man Ray, Wegman's camera-loving Weimaraner dog. Around the Park, 2007, offers a deadpan observation of a full cast of Weimaraners taking on the roles of regular park goers and workers in Madison Square Park, New York.
In his short films, Wegman guides the viewer to look intently at the simplest actions and objects, making often humorous connections that invite us to think differently about things. It is therefore unsurprising that, as well as gallery works, Wegman also produced segments for the popular children’s television show Sesame Street and has produced a number of children’s books, some of which will be available to enjoy at CAST Café during the exhibition.
15 October to 20 December
Wednesday to Friday, 10am - 4pm
Saturday, 10am - 8pm
Free admission, all welcome
Video still, Man Ray, Man Ray, 1978, 5:23 minutes © William Wegman. Image Courtesy of Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI), New York.
