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Artpress 1996: Artists Must Act Politically in New York Election

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

A 1996 article in Artpress argues that during the New York electoral campaign, cultural figures—artists, musicians, writers, actors, teachers, scientists, thinkers—have nothing to expect from any candidate. The piece calls for political action by intellectuals, reflecting a historical necessity for cultural producers to engage politically. The article is part of a series titled 'Dans l'histoire' and was published on December 1, 1996.

Key facts

  • Article published in Artpress on December 1, 1996.
  • Title: 'Dans l'histoire : De la nécessité pour les hommes de culture d'agir politiquement.'
  • Focuses on the New York electoral campaign.
  • Claims artists and cultural figures have nothing to expect from any candidate.
  • Argues for the necessity of political action by intellectuals.
  • Part of a series called 'Dans l'histoire'.
  • Source URL: https://www.artpress.com/1996/12/01/dans-lhistoire-de-la-necessite-pour-les-hommes-de-culture-dagir-politiquement

Entities

Institutions

  • Artpress

Locations

  • New York
  • United States

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