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Artpress Dossier on Spanish Art Scene in 1987

publication · 2026-04-24

The September 1987 issue of Artpress features a dossier titled 'L'Espagne embraye : dynamiques et interrogations de la scène espagnole' (Spain Engages: Dynamics and Questions of the Spanish Scene). The dossier examines the contemporary art scene in Spain during a period of cultural transformation following the end of Franco's dictatorship and the country's integration into Europe. It includes an interview with an artist whose exhibition, part of a larger event organized by the City of Paris, is positioned at the heart of current artistic debates. The dossier explores the dynamics and uncertainties of the Spanish art world, highlighting its growing international visibility and the critical questions facing its artists and institutions.

Key facts

  • The dossier is published in Artpress, September 1987 issue.
  • The dossier is titled 'L'Espagne embraye : dynamiques et interrogations de la scène espagnole'.
  • The exhibition is part of a major event organized by the City of Paris.
  • The exhibition is situated at the core of current events.
  • The dossier covers the Spanish art scene's dynamics and questions.
  • The artist's project is discussed in the interview.
  • The period marks Spain's cultural transformation post-Franco.
  • The Spanish scene is gaining international visibility.

Entities

Institutions

  • Artpress
  • City of Paris

Locations

  • Spain
  • Paris
  • France

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