William Wegman Is the Artist Who Captures His Dogs as Humans

William Wegman is an American artist best known for whimsical photographs of his Weimaraner dogs. On February 1, David Zwirner's PLATFORM will release a humorous print by Wegman, titled Game, 2000. Emblematic of his past work, a stoic Weimaraner poses to a blue backdrop and a vibrant orange basketball frozen in a seemingly impossible manner atop its head. More than just a cheeky nod, Wegman showcases his dogs as a way to study composition and color. Each of his portraits depicts a canine subject...