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Artpress Essay: The Permanent Hunt for Intellectuals

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

In a December 1996 essay for Artpress, the author reflects on the concept of hunting, noting that while different game seasons open at different times, one hunt remains perpetually open: the hunt for intellectuals. The piece critiques the ongoing societal targeting of intellectual figures.

Key facts

  • Published in Artpress on December 1, 1996
  • Title: 'Dans l'histoire : La chasse est ouverte'
  • Compares seasonal hunting to the permanent hunt for intellectuals
  • Mentions hunting seasons for wild boar, wood pigeons, and rabbits

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Institutions

  • Artpress

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