Arthur Fellig

Arthur Fellig

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Arthur Fellig, better known as Weegee, was a pioneering American photographer renowned for his stark and dramatic images of urban life and crime scenes in New York City during the 1930s and 1940s. He gained the unique privilege of listening in on police radio frequencies, which allowed him to capture raw and often graphic moments from the city's underbelly. His work not only defined the genre of crime photography but also elevated it to an art form, showcasing the harsh realities of life in America at that time.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
6,820
Power
552$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 8.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 6,820 $700,000 552$
Totals 1 8,654,622 6,820 $700,000 552$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Arthur Fellig was the first American photographer to have official permission to listen to police radio, known for his direct images of crime scenes. 8

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