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Art Press Examines European Photography in Mois de la Photo

publication · 2026-04-23

Art Press has used the Mois de la Photo as an opportunity to take stock of photography in Europe. Initially, photography asserted its legitimacy and autonomy as an artistic medium, only to later overflow its own territory and transgress boundaries. Dominique Baqué surveys the photographic landscape of a Europe that stammers its specificity.

Key facts

  • Art Press published a feature on photography during Mois de la Photo.
  • The article is by Dominique Baqué.
  • Photography initially claimed legitimacy as an autonomous artistic medium.
  • Photography later transgressed its own boundaries.
  • The feature surveys the photographic state of Europe.
  • Europe is described as stammering its specificity.
  • The publication date is November 1, 1992.
  • The source is artpress.com.

Entities

Artists

  • Dominique Baqué

Institutions

  • Art Press

Locations

  • Europe

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