Most recent work (January 2012) includes an architectural shoot of the Elaine de Kooning property, house and art studio in East Hampton, New York. The property has a history and tradition of being owned by artists. The house originally a saltbox was enlarged with additions by Elaine de Kooning and was often visited by Willem de Kooning. Later on the sculptor John Chamberlain lived and worked there as did the painter Richmond Burton. The current owner is making the house and art studio available to other artists such as Jose Lerma, on a rotating basis similar to an artists residency program.
To see the photos of Jose Lerma go to the Arts page of this site.
To see the photos of The Elaine de Kooning House go to the Features page of this site.
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We are pleased to share with you the recent article about the photographer in the
East Hampton Star by Jennifer Landes, page C3, Dec 15, 2011
Cultural History,Through Weissman’s Lens
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Up-Coming Exhibitions:
“Portraying Artists: Photographs by Walter Weissman”
The photo portraits of Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, Chuck Close, Ross Bleckner, Elaine de Kooning, Larry Rivers, Dennis Oppenheim, Donald Sultan, Dan Flavin, Eric Fischl, Calvin Klein, Arman, Billy Joel, Betty Friedan and Edward Albee are a promised gift to the Permanent Collection of a Museum on Eastern Long Island, New York.
This collection of photographs is part of the collective heritage and cultural history that tells a story about the artistic creativity of the New York art world during the last quarter of the twentieth-century. It is a collection of photographs, created during a 20 plus year time span that reveals a narrative encompassing the many artists and art movements of this influential era having international impact.A catalog will accompany this collection of photos that travels to other galleries and museums.
Portraits created by the photographer in addition to the people mentioned above are included in the forthcoming catalog along with: Julian Schnabel, Jeff Koons, Richard Serra, Joseph Kosuth, Gilbert & George, James Rosenquist and William Wegman among others.
The Museum Director states "...this important gift to the collection...is the first time these images will be made available to the public as a group...The photos are wonderful works of art as well as being a historical record of the enduring artist community.”
To see some of the portraits please scroll below and or click here
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Just completed covering the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival for the photo agency Corbis. Amongst many screenings and premieres numerous VIPS such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick; Iman and David Bowie; Cynthia Nixon; Bon Jovi
and Mickey Rourke were photographed.
Recent Shoots included during this TONY Award season: Jane Fonda, Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton, Marcia Gay Harden, James Gandolfini, Hope Davis and Jeff Daniels.
Other shoots include: Colin Powell, Larry King, Kate Winslet, Rachel Ray and Stevie Nicks.
See photos below:
Added 5/12/09
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The photo of Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Michael Phelps with his Sportsman of the Year Award from Sports Illustrated magazine is sited as one of the Best Entertainment of the Year Photos of 2008 by Corbis. The Photo can be seen on the Corbis website.
Added 1/1/09
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On October 2, 2008 executed an exclusive on location photo shoot of the British Artists Gilbert & George 40 year retrospective exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, New York. Received great praise and critical acclaim for the shoot from various Photo Editors and Museum staff. The photos can currently be viewed on the Arts page and below.
Amongst 29 photo sessions during the month of September people photographed include:Shirley McLaine, Queen Latifha, Tim Robbins, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, Eli Manning, David Blaine, Michelle Williams, Jackson Browne...
Added 10/6/08
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Just completed a product-line shoot for Seabreeze Soap &Things a Southern California Company that produces hand-crafted custom made per order vegetable glycerine soaps which are glass like translucent museum/art gallery pieces. See the photos on the features page.
Added 8/15/08
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The special one-on-one with Julianne Moore of the film “Savage Grace”.
The 2008 Tribeca Film Festival.
The Television 2008-09 “Upfronts”.
The behind the scenes Boost Film Lounge during the Tribeca Film Festival for Corbis with Matthew Broderick and others.
Added 7/7/08
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Walter Weissman will be covering the 2008 Tribeac Film Festival in New York City for the
Photo Agency Corbis.
Recent shoots included an exclusive in studio session with Actress Rachel Bilson, Actor
Hayden Christensen and Director Doug Liman. The session was executed
for DoSomething.org “The Teens for Jeans” public service announcement campaign.
Recent published photos: TIME, Index, Abigail Breslin, April 14,2008; IN STYLE, Sarah
Jessica Parker, May 2008.
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