Artpress Interviews Explore (Post-)Documentary Photography
A new book has been released by the French magazine artpress, titled 'Les grands entretiens: La photographie. (Post-)documentaires'. This volume compiles interviews that explore the intricate world of documentary photography, which straddles the line between artistic expression and factual reporting. It features artists connected to conceptual art, such as Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented mining structures, and Luc Delahaye, a press photographer known for his large-scale works that challenge traditional documentary boundaries. The book also highlights the activist side of documentary, showcasing figures like Allan Sekula and Gilles Saussier, who push for a more experimental approach. The preface is written by Régis Durand, with contributions from several notable writers. Lewis Baltz's quote emphasizes the modernity of photography as an art form.
Key facts
- Artpress published a volume titled 'Les grands entretiens: La photographie. (Post-)documentaires'.
- The book compiles interviews on documentary photography's ambiguity between information and art.
- It includes artists like Bernd and Hilla Becher, who documented mining industry forms.
- Luc Delahaye is featured for his post-documentary large tableaux covering current events.
- Allan Sekula is highlighted as a key figure in 1980s American social documentary.
- Gilles Saussier calls for an 'experimental and performative' documentary.
- Contributors include Pascal Beausse, Philippe Dagen, Régis Durand, Étienne Hatt, Eleanor Heartney, and James Lingwood.
- The preface is by Régis Durand, and a quote by Lewis Baltz is included.
Entities
Artists
- August Sander
- Walker Evans
- Bernd Becher
- Hilla Becher
- Luc Delahaye
- Allan Sekula
- Gilles Saussier
- Lewis Baltz
- Pascal Beausse
- Philippe Dagen
- Régis Durand
- Étienne Hatt
- Eleanor Heartney
- James Lingwood
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —