Bertrand Lavier: A Retrospective in Interviews

A new volume from artpress, 'Les grands entretiens : Bertrand Lavier', compiles interviews with the French artist conducted by Jacques Henric, Catherine Millet, and Anaël Pigeat. Lavier, described as a 'free electron' unaffiliated with any artistic movement, challenges traditions and trends like ready-made and installation. His work creates visual shocks and formal short-circuits, playing with categories, materials, and words with humor and irony. The Centre Pompidou hosted two exhibitions of his work: one in 1990 and a larger retrospective in 2013 titled 'Bertrand Lavier depuis 1969'. These exhibitions inspired the interviews, where Lavier discusses the genesis and realization of his projects and his position in contemporary art. The book includes a portrait of Lavier by Catherine Millet and features the quote: 'Nous, artiste, sommes les seuls à fabriquer du temps arrêté'.