Gunn Memorial Library Adult Program - The Photography of the Weegee

Mallory Mortillaro returns with another captivating program, this time highlighting the remarkable work of a photographer known for capturing spontaneous moments in the lives of everyday people and witnesses to extraordinary events. Through their lens, the photographer's legacy reveals the power and emotion of the unexpected, offering a unique glimpse into the human experience.

The photographer Weegee, born Arthur Fellig, captured some of the grittiest scenes of New York City in the middle of the 20th century. Much of Weegee’s work comes from his years trailing the city’s emergency service teams and documenting their crime scenes, fires, and day-to-day life. Weegee’s instinct to turn the camera away from the main attraction and onto the gathering crowds resulted in some of the most visceral images of the day. Weegee occupies a unique space in art history. He succeeded as a freelance news photographer yet was also taken seriously as an artist, showing his work in the most prestigious museums of the time. This lecture explores the mythology behind the photographer and how a Ukrainian-born man became one of New York City’s most important artists.

Mallory Mortillaro is an art historian and educator. She has ten years of teaching experience and has worked on various art research projects for museums and organizations in the New York metropolitan area. She studied at Drew University. Mallory resides in New Jersey with her husband and daughter.

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