“The Enigmatic Man Who Turned Art Photography on its Ear is Getting His Due”

Sunday, October 19, 2008


William Eggleston in Memphis, 2008
© Juergen Teller

If you haven’t already, take a moment to read this article about William Eggleston from the November 2008 issue of W Magazine.


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3 Responses to ““The Enigmatic Man Who Turned Art Photography on its Ear is Getting His Due””

  1. “kind of a blessed rascal” | la pura vida says:

    [...] Eggleston [Wmagazine] [via SHANE LAVALETTE] Share and [...]

  2. On Shadow » William Eggleston says:

    [...] Shane Levallette is linking to a profile of William Eggleston from W magazine. Not a lot of commentary, but an interesting portrait of the man: Asked when he realized he could take the art form in a wholly new direction, he contemplates and says, “I’ll have to think about it. I’m going to have a quick cigarette. Will you join me outside?” There, sitting on the steps to the small office building that houses his trust, a cigarette dangling from his long, thin, graceful fingers, Eggleston finally answers the question: “Almost instantly.” [...]

  3. William Eggleston | 12th Press says:

    [...] Shane Levallette is linking to a profile of William Eggleston from W magazine. Not a lot of commentary, but an interesting portrait of the man: Asked when he realized he could take the art form in a wholly new direction, he contemplates and says, “I’ll have to think about it. I’m going to have a quick cigarette. Will you join me outside?” There, sitting on the steps to the small office building that houses his trust, a cigarette dangling from his long, thin, graceful fingers, Eggleston finally answers the question: “Almost instantly.” [...]

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