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artpress2 n°26 explores literature through art at MAC/VAL

publication · 2026-05-01

The August 2012 release of artpress2 centers on the theme 'MAC/VAL: What Art Does to Literature,' available in both French and English. This edition showcases a wide array of contributions from notable writers, including Jérôme Game, Anaël Pigeat, and Claire Margat, among others. It explores the intersection of contemporary art and literary expression, emphasizing the role of the MAC/VAL museum located in Vitry-sur-Seine, France. This issue highlights how artistic practices influence literary creation, providing a platform for critical discourse amongst its diverse contributors.

Key facts

  • artpress2 n°26 was published in August 2012
  • The issue is bilingual French/English
  • Title: 'MAC/VAL: ce que l’art fait à la littérature / What art does to literature'
  • Contributors include 19 authors: Jérôme Game, Anaël Pigeat, Elie During, Christophe Kihm, David Zerbib, Dork Zabunyan, Joseph Mouton, Yan Ciret, Anne-James Chaton, Jean-Michel Espitallier, Liliane Giraudon, Nathalie Quintane, Charles Pennequin, Olivia Rosenthal, Tiphaine Samoyault, Jean-Marc Huitorel, Alexandre Mare, Claire Margat
  • The publication explores the relationship between art and literature
  • MAC/VAL is the museum referenced in the title
  • The issue is published by artpress
  • Available at artpress.com

Entities

Artists

  • Jérôme Game
  • Anaël Pigeat
  • Elie During
  • Christophe Kihm
  • David Zerbib
  • Dork Zabunyan
  • Joseph Mouton
  • Yan Ciret
  • Anne-James Chaton
  • Jean-Michel Espitallier
  • Liliane Giraudon
  • Nathalie Quintane
  • Charles Pennequin
  • Olivia Rosenthal
  • Tiphaine Samoyault
  • Jean-Marc Huitorel
  • Alexandre Mare
  • Claire Margat

Institutions

  • MAC/VAL
  • artpress

Locations

  • Vitry-sur-Seine
  • France

Sources