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Artpress Special Issue on Xavier Veilhan at Versailles

publication · 2026-04-23

In September 2009, artpress published a hors-série (special issue) dedicated to French artist Xavier Veilhan, coinciding with his exhibition at the Palace of Versailles. The 34-page issue features an editorial by Richard Leydier, an essay by Carole Boulbès titled 'Aller plus loin pour voir autre chose', an interview with curator Laurent Le Bon conducted by Richard Leydier, a text by David Sanson on 'Mystères de l’instant', and a portfolio of Veilhan's works. The publication explores Veilhan's artistic practice and his intervention at the historic royal estate, part of a series of contemporary art exhibitions at Versailles.

Key facts

  • Artpress published a special issue on Xavier Veilhan in September 2009.
  • The issue is 34 pages long.
  • It includes an editorial by Richard Leydier.
  • Carole Boulbès contributed an essay titled 'Aller plus loin pour voir autre chose'.
  • Laurent Le Bon is interviewed by Richard Leydier.
  • David Sanson wrote a text called 'Mystères de l’instant'.
  • The issue features a portfolio of Veilhan's work.
  • The special issue coincides with Veilhan's exhibition at Versailles.

Entities

Artists

  • Xavier Veilhan

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Palace of Versailles

Locations

  • Versailles
  • France

Sources