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Artpress2 n°43: La boxe comme métaphore sociale

publication · 2026-05-01

The November 2016 issue of artpress2 delves into the connections between boxing, art, and literature. Under the leadership of Jacques Henric and Alexandre Mare, this edition examines the combative nature of creative processes, particularly through the lens of Arthur Cravan's "very boxe." It presents the boxing ring as a reflection of societal dynamics, a concept that resonates with contemporary artists. Contributors to this issue include writers such as Jean-Baptiste Pellerin, Pascale Bouhénic, and Frédéric Roux, among others, highlighting diverse perspectives on the interplay between art and combative expressions.

Key facts

  • Numéro 43 d'artpress2, novembre 2016
  • Thème : la boxe
  • Coordination par Jacques Henric et Alexandre Mare
  • Référence à Arthur Cravan et sa 'very boxe'
  • Le ring comme image de la société
  • Intérêt des artistes contemporaines pour ce sport
  • Contributions de 14 auteurs

Entities

Artists

  • Arthur Cravan
  • Jacques Henric
  • Alexandre Mare
  • Jean-Baptiste Pellerin
  • Pierre Jourde
  • Pascale Bouhénic
  • Nicolas Zeisler
  • Cécile Guilbert
  • Philippe Blanchon
  • Philippe Ducat
  • Pierre Gabaston
  • Régis Durand
  • Sandrine Reisdorffer
  • Gaël Peltier
  • Frédéric Roux
  • Jean-Marc Huitorel

Institutions

  • artpress

Sources