Art Press Issue 381: Venice Biennale, Jeff Wall, Georg Baselitz, Lyon Biennale

The September 2011 issue of Art Press (No. 381) features a cover story on Jeff Wall, interviewed by Bernard Marcelis, exploring his sinuous artistic path. Georg Baselitz discusses his rebellious attitude in an interview with Erik Verhagen, stating 'I'm not a good student.' Richard Leydier reviews the 11th Lyon Biennale, titled 'A Terrible Beauty Is Born,' and profiles Philippe Ramette's escapist works. The issue covers the Venice Biennale's 'Illuminations' theme and national pavilions, along with reviews of Kara Walker, Neo Rauch, LOOP Fair 2011, and other exhibitions. Introductions of emerging artists Natacha Ivanova and Chris Rain are included. The book section reviews works on Paul Claudel, Louis Aragon, Ernest Hemingway, and others. Regular columns feature photography by Dominique Baqué and a portrait by Laurent Quénéhen.