William Wegman: Video Work 1970-1999(2006)

William Wegman: Video Work 1970–1999 is a comprehensive retrospective of pioneering video art from the 1970s and 1980s. Using minimal equipment and studio props—notably his dog Man Ray—Wegman created over 130 innovative works that challenged boundaries between high and low art, commerce, and experimental film. These short pieces, some lasting only minutes, became foundational to contemporary video art history. The collection includes restored versions of all nine original reels plus two later additions, assembled by Wegman himself. Landmark works like Pocketbook Man, Milk/Floor, Stomach Song, and Dog Duet showcase his playful, conceptual approach to the medium. This exhaustive compilation captures a crucial moment when video emerged as a serious artistic tool, blending absurdist humor with formal experimentation.