artpress2 n°44 explores space imagery from CNES archives

The 'Images de l'espace' edition of artpress2, released in February 2017, explores how images are created in the realm of space exploration. It includes both familiar depictions of Earth and celestial bodies and lesser-known visuals such as models, maps, and plans utilized in aerospace engineering. This issue leverages remarkable archival resources from the Observatoire de l'Espace du CNES, showcasing previously unpublished documents and a unique research methodology that integrates scientific viewpoints—sociology, anthropology, history, and philosophy of images and sciences—with artistic insights from creators who engage with space archives. Notable contributors include Gérard Azoulay, Patrice Blouin, and others, while interviews with David Ducros, Joan Fontcuberta, and Galina Balashova enrich the discussion. The aim is to contextualize these images within their technical and scientific origins, exploring their roles in the broader narrative of aesthetics and iconology.