# The everyday genius of William Eggleston, in pictures

The Guardian Culture published a photo gallery celebrating William Eggleston, the American photographer whose pioneering use of color turned ordinary Southern scenes into fine art. The selection highlights his eye for the mundane, an approach that reshaped photography as an artistic medium and influenced generations of image-makers.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/oct/14/at-war-with-the-obvious-the-everyday-genius-of-william-eggleston-in-pictures) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:48 GMT