Introduction to Vega

Usher Fellig, Known as Weegee “Art was not a problem for Weegee, he never bothered to think about it. Because he was interested in painting, He knew little about sculpture, art history or photography history, and there was never any symbolic meaning in the subjects he photographed. For him, taking pictures was just a way to earn a living. All he wanted was the freedom of being a Vega: A little fame, a little money (but not too much) and women - these are the three pinnacles of his desires. At the same time, he has gained a reputation as an artist, and this kind of reputation is the last thing he cares about. .” This is the description of a rather special photographer by critic Allene Talmey. Indeed, in terms of knowledge and interests, Vega is a complete layman in the world of art. To a certain extent, he will always be a country bumpkin in a big city. He didn't even graduate from junior high school, but he has been photographing murder cases all his life, almost equivalent to the scene recorder of the Criminal Police Department. What he cares about is that his photos are exclusive news, and each photo can be sold for five dollars, which can be a good meal. It doesn't matter whether you become a "photographer" or not. However, this strange man finally stepped from a life of extreme poverty to prosperity during the sixty-nine summers and winters in his lifetime. His work even allowed him to join the Hollywood social circle and become a celebrity. His murder photos have also been recognized as masterpieces of photographic art. He had gained fame during his lifetime, and his status became more and more important every day after his death. His early works are now being republished in luxurious formats. The number of people discussing him is also increasing day by day.