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“The Critic” @ 75

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Christopher George

Weegee, “The Critic,” November 22, 1943 (Weegee negative 1) 75 Years ago today, November 22, 1943, Weegee made the photograph known as “The Critic.” In preparation for this day, we’ve looked at Weegee’s published work for the proceeding month. Throughout … Continue reading →

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“A ‘Different’ Picture of Opera’s Opening Night”

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Christopher George

Weegee, [Opening night, Metropolitan Opera, New York], November 23, 1942 (235.1984) PM, November 28, 1942, p. 14 Weegee Brings Back a ‘Different’ Picture of Opera’s Opening Night Weegee, the photographer who lives next door to Police Headquarters and who specializes … Continue reading →

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“Intermission”

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Christopher George

Weegee, “Intermission,” November 25, 1941 (1060.1993) “Intermission” I made this at the opening of the Met Opera Season. . . I wanted to get something different than the usual Society celebrities. . . noting a lot of men in military … Continue reading →

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“Weegee Covers Society”

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Christopher George

Weegee, [Opening night of the Metropolitan Opera, New York], December 2, 1940 (3056.1993) PM, December 3, 1940, p. 1 The Opera Opened Last Night. Weegee made this picture. He tells how on Page 2. Other pictures, Pages 19-21. PM, December … Continue reading →

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Weegee Wednesday: Welcome Back!

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Christopher George

Weegee (1899-1968), “All Steamed Up,” May 9, 1940 (2423.1993) All Steamed Up This started off as a break in a water main… as all the cameramen left… on a hunch I stuck around alone… suddenly there was a rumble… I … Continue reading →

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Looking Back at the Metropolitan Opera

Posted on July 16, 2013 by lesleyannedrake

Weegee, [Metropolitan Opera House distortion], ca. 1966 (12937.1993) July 16 is the start of the Metropolitan Opera’s Summer Recital Series. Founded in 1883, the Opera is now in its 129th season. In the 1940s, Weegee photographed the Metropolitan Opera, resulting in … Continue reading →

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Continuity We Can Believe In

Posted on January 26, 2009 by espindel

Thomas D. McAvoy, Marian Anderson sings at Easter Services, April 9, 1939 Seventy years before Aretha sang it on the steps of the capitol, and twenty-four before Dr. King referenced it in his “I Have a Dream” speech, Marian Anderson … Continue reading →

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Intermission… November 25, 1941

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Christopher George

Weegee, Intermission, November 25, 1941 Weegee, Intermission, November 25, 1941 PM Daily, November 25, 1941, p. 22 PM Daily, November 25, 1941, p. 22 “‘Intermission’ I made this at the opening of the Met Opera Season.. I wanted to get … Continue reading →

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