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Artpress Hors-Série 'Fictions' (April 2002)

publication · 2026-04-23

Back in April 2002, Artpress put out its fifth special edition called 'Fictions d'artistes.' This edition features contributions from a wide range of artists, including Richard Leydier, Daniel Arasse, Michel Poivert, and many others like Cécile Camart and Elina Saloranta. The issue explores the imaginative and narrative elements found in modern art, showcasing how artists craft their own fictions. Other contributors include Béatrice Cussol, Mireille Loup, André Martin, Édouard Levé, and a mix of other creators like Alain Fleischer and Peter Hill. It's an intriguing look at how contemporary art engages with storytelling.

Key facts

  • Artpress published its fifth special issue titled 'Fictions d'artistes' in April 2002.
  • The issue includes contributions from 18 authors and collaborators.
  • Contributors include Richard Leydier, Daniel Arasse, Michel Poivert, Unglee, Cécile Camart, Elina Saloranta, Béatrice Cussol, Mireille Loup, André Martin, Édouard Levé, Alain Fleischer/Catherine Millet, Peter Hill, Bill Beckley, Clémentine Vermont, Alvar Gullichsen, Joan Fontcuberta, William Boyd/Richard Leydier, and Richard Purdy.
  • The theme of the issue is artist fictions.

Entities

Artists

  • Richard Leydier
  • Daniel Arasse
  • Michel Poivert
  • Unglee
  • Cécile Camart
  • Elina Saloranta
  • Béatrice Cussol
  • Mireille Loup
  • André Martin
  • Édouard Levé
  • Alain Fleischer
  • Catherine Millet
  • Peter Hill
  • Bill Beckley
  • Clémentine Vermont
  • Alvar Gullichsen
  • Joan Fontcuberta
  • William Boyd
  • Richard Purdy

Institutions

  • Artpress

Sources