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Contemporary Artist William Wegman on His Video Art from 1970–99

Mar 22, 2022 6 MINUTES

"What can an audience tell the performer?" William Wegman on his video work from 1970–1999

William Wegman (American, born 1970). Video work, 1970–1999. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of William Wegman and Christine Burgin, 2017 (2017.210.1–174). Videos © William Wegman, Courtesy of the Artist

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Production Credits:
Director and Editor: Sarah Cowan
Camera: Stephanie Wuertz and Bryan Martin
Lighting: Kaelan Burkett
Music: Austin Fisher
Special thanks: Christine Burgin and Dana Miller