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Artpress Photography Dossier: The Great Interrupter

publication · 2026-04-23

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of photography, Artpress published a dossier titled "Le grand interrupteur" in December 1989. The dossier poses two essential questions: whether the theory of great ruptures underlying modern art history applies to photography, and what explains the relatively low prices of photography compared to the general art market.

Key facts

  • Artpress published a dossier on photography in December 1989.
  • The dossier is titled 'Le grand interrupteur'.
  • It marks the 150th anniversary of photography.
  • The dossier asks if the theory of great ruptures applies to photography.
  • It questions why photography prices are low relative to the art market.
  • The source is Artpress, a French art magazine.
  • The publication date is December 1, 1989.
  • The dossier includes a photo feature.

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  • Artpress

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