Edinburgh Art Festival

William Wegman, Leaf Line, 2005. Courtesy the artist. © William Wegman

William Wegman: Family Combinations
William Wegman: Family Combinations, an exhibition by internationally renowned contemporary artist William Wegman, has been organised in collaboration with the artist’s studio in New York. This is the first comprehensive show of Wegman’s work in Scotland and the only opportunity to catch this exceptional and unique photographic display in the UK.

Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, William Wegman became first known for his cutting-edge conceptual photography and video in the 1970s. Today he is best known worldwide for his sophisticated photographs of his troupe of Weimaraners.

All the photographs, capturing a body of work spanning 25 years, are from the artist’s personal collection and many have rarely been exhibited in public. William Wegman: Family Combinations is a tremendously witty exhibition, which explores the extraordinary photographic partnership between Wegman and his beloved family of Weimaraners.

Featuring over 60 works the exhibition illustrates the family tree of his canine companions and reveals his true love and respect for these dogs. On display is a rich array of Polaroids, chromogenic, silver gelatin and digital prints as well as a selection of video segments starring Wegman’s canine muse Fay together with her captivating offspring.

William Wegman: Family Combinations is complemented by an exciting events programme. Exhibition organised in collaboration with William Wegman Studio.