'At war with the obvious': the everyday genius of William Eggleston
As a new exhibition looks at how the pioneering photographer sparked a colour revolution, his son, William Eggleston III, explains his father’s unique approach
TL;DR
- A new exhibition at the Photographers’ Gallery, London, celebrates William Eggleston’s 50-year career and influence.
- Eggleston is renowned for combining everyday observation with an intuitive sense of color and composition, redefining color photography.
- The exhibition features iconic and lesser-known works, including domestic scenes, landscapes, and American icons.
- Eggleston's son, William Eggleston III, shares insights into his father's approach and memories.
- Eggleston's photographs offer a slower, more attentive way of looking, making the ordinary extraordinary.