WeeGee

Between 1935 and 1946, Weegee was one of the most relentlessly inventive figures in American photography. His graphically dramatic and often lurid photographs of New York crimes and news events set the standard for tabloid journalism. Freelancing for a variety of New York newspapers and photo agencies, and later working as a stringer, Weegee established a way of combining photographs and texts that was distinctly gritty and wholly unique. This collection of museum quality prints showcases the best of his exhibition at the International Center of Photography in New York, and will add a distinct edge in any space.