SoLost: William Eggleston Plays the Piano

"There are four simple words on the matter, which must be whispered: Color photography is vulgar." So spoke no less an expert then the revered giant of the form, Walker Evans in 1969. Though it might surprise some, Evans was speaking for most of the art world when he delivered his snobbish indictment. Seven years later, a young color photographer from Memphis named William Eggleston was given a solo exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. It was the first time color photography had been exhibited inside this venerable institution and the show was met with an avalanche of critical hostility. 33 years later, the art world has changed its mind. Eggleston is now considered a giant of the form and one of the most important American photographers of all time. Eggleston is also a supremely talented pianist....and Dave was invited to watch the ever-improvisational Eggleston at work mastering another medium... www.dbanderson.com