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Denis Roche's Photographic Works on Time and Memory

publication · 2026-04-23

The French photographer and poet Denis Roche is the subject of two publications, "Boîtier de la mélancolie" and "Preuves du temps," which explore the concept of time and the capturing of fleeting moments. The works are described as interrogating time and working on "the notch of an instant in the illegible continuity of duration." The publications were featured in artpress magazine in April 2001.

Key facts

  • Denis Roche is a French photographer and poet.
  • Two publications are discussed: 'Boîtier de la mélancolie' and 'Preuves du temps'.
  • The works interrogate the concept of time.
  • The phrase 'the notch of an instant in the illegible continuity of duration' is used to describe the works.
  • The source is artpress magazine, April 2001.

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Artists

  • Denis Roche

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  • artpress

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