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Anselm Kiefer: Myth and Alchemy in Three New Publications

publication · 2026-04-24

Three new books examine Anselm Kiefer's work through myth, concept, and alchemy. Dominique Baqué's "Anselm Kiefer entre mythe et concept" (Regard) offers a critical perspective. Jean-Michel Bouhours directs a volume on Kiefer at the Centre Pompidou. Marie Minssieux-Chamonard edits "Anselm Kiefer. L'alchimie du livre" (BnF/Regard), focusing on his artist books. The publications were reviewed in artpress n°430 (February 2016).

Key facts

  • Three books on Anselm Kiefer were reviewed in artpress n°430, February 2016.
  • Dominique Baqué authored 'Anselm Kiefer entre mythe et concept' published by Regard.
  • Jean-Michel Bouhours directed a volume on Kiefer for Centre Pompidou.
  • Marie Minssieux-Chamonard edited 'Anselm Kiefer. L'alchimie du livre' published by BnF/Regard.
  • The review appeared on pages 76-77 of artpress issue 430.
  • The books cover themes of myth, concept, and alchemy in Kiefer's work.

Entities

Artists

  • Anselm Kiefer

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Centre Pompidou
  • BnF
  • Regard

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