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artpress2 n°14: Artists' Reading Habits Explored

publication · 2026-04-23

Released in August 2009, Artpress2 n°14 is a bilingual edition that explores the question "What do artists read?". It features contributions from twenty-one artists, including Elisabeth Ballet, Gilles Barbier, and Daniel Buren, among others. This issue offers a look into the books and authors that shape the thoughts of contemporary artists like Patrick Corillon and Annette Messager. With insights from names like Gérard Garouste and Valérie Jouve, the magazine dives into the literary tastes and influences that play a role in their creative processes.

Key facts

  • Bilingual French/English issue of artpress2 n°14
  • Published in August 2009
  • Theme: 'Que lisent les artistes ?' (What do artists read?)
  • Features 21 artists
  • Includes Elisabeth Ballet, Daniel Buren, Annette Messager, Jacques Villeglé, among others

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  • artpress

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