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artpress2 n°37 explores football's cultural impact

publication · 2026-04-23

The May 2015 issue of artpress2, titled "Le football," delves into how football intertwines with different artistic forms like art, film, photography, theater, architecture, and TV. Guided by Bernard Comment, this edition features contributions from various writers, including Patrice Blouin and Christian Bromberger, among others. The publication suggests that although football is entertaining, it shouldn't be classified as art; however, its popularity and symbolic value make it a fascinating subject. Additionally, it examines the sport's political and cultural dimensions, as well as its influence on multiple artistic fields.

Key facts

  • artpress2 n°37 was published in May 2015
  • The issue is titled 'Le football'
  • It is only available in French
  • Bernard Comment directed the issue
  • Contributors include Patrice Blouin, Christian Bromberger, Bernard Comment, Thierry Grillet, Étienne Hatt, Jean-Marc Huitorel, Christophe Kihm, Sanja Mitrovic, Xabi Molia, Bernard Morlino, Jean-Philippe Peynot, Georges Banu, Didier Roustan, Thibaut de Ruyter, Fabien Segalini, Serge Toubiana, Dork Zabunyan
  • The issue explores football's influence on art, cinema, photography, theater, architecture, and television
  • It addresses political and anthropological aspects of football
  • The publication distinguishes football from art and bullfighting

Entities

Artists

  • Patrice Blouin
  • Christian Bromberger
  • Bernard Comment
  • Thierry Grillet
  • Étienne Hatt
  • Jean-Marc Huitorel
  • Christophe Kihm
  • Sanja Mitrovic
  • Xabi Molia
  • Bernard Morlino
  • Jean-Philippe Peynot
  • Georges Banu
  • Didier Roustan
  • Thibaut de Ruyter
  • Fabien Segalini
  • Serge Toubiana
  • Dork Zabunyan

Institutions

  • artpress

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