Cahors Spring Festival 1998 Criticized for Fashionable Choices
The 1998 edition of Le printemps de Cahors, titled 'La Sphère de l'intime,' has been criticized for its thematic choices. The artistic director, Jérôme Sans, acknowledged the theme was questionable, as it vaguely grouped practices related to personal identity, auto-fiction, family, and autobiographical diaries without addressing the distinction between the intimate and the private. The selection of artists was also accused of conceding to fashion trends. Contrary to Sans's justifications, the exhibition was seen as promoting self-enclosure rather than presenting works that engage the viewer.
Key facts
- Le printemps de Cahors 1998 was titled 'La Sphère de l'intime'.
- Artistic director Jérôme Sans admitted the theme was contestable.
- The festival grouped practices related to personal identity, auto-fiction, family, and autobiographical diaries.
- The theme failed to question the difference between the intimate and the private.
- Artist selection was criticized for following fashion trends.
- The exhibition was seen as promoting self-enclosure.
- Works did not engage the viewer as claimed.
- The criticism appeared in artpress in September 1998.
Entities
Institutions
- Le printemps de Cahors
- artpress
Locations
- Cahors
- France
Sources
- artpress —