Image courtesy of International Center of Photography
A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...Society of the Spectacle is a re-examination of the photographer's visual commentary on the society of his time, connecting his early career documenting New York City streets to his later work in Hollywood's glamorized world of celebrity and working with experimental image distortions. Long regarded as two distinct periods in his career, the works in Weegee: Society of the Spectacle challenge this division by underscoring how Weegee's exploration of spectacle persisted across different contexts- from crime scenes and fires to red carpet premieres. Weegee's masterful depiction of the "society of spectators captures both the unfiltered, everyday urban experience and the glossy allure of fame..."
