William Wegman and his dogs (Relié)

“William Wegman has shown that you can create great works of art with just a dog, a camera, and a glass of milk.” Tony Oursler The multifaceted American artist William Wegman (born in 1943) has been exploring interspecies relationships since the 1970s and, working with his dogs—exclusively Weimar pointers—has created a substantial body of photographic and video works featuring them. Man Ray, her first partner, followed by Fay Ray and her many descendants, have been with her to this day. Whether alone in the studio, in pairs, or in groups (up to 10 dogs and puppies!), they journey with him through more than 50 years of contemporary art history, from conceptual art to fine art photography, while maintaining strong ties to pop culture—from television shows to children’s books. The fifth volume in the Amigos Forever series, this richly illustrated book also bears witness to the close bond and friendship between the author, Martin Bethenod, and William Wegman.