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Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster's Reinvention Explored in artpress

publication · 2026-04-24

The October 2015 issue of artpress (n°426, pp. 52-59) features an in-depth article on Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster, examining her artistic reinvention. The piece describes her practice as one where rooms are arranged like portraits, characters from cinema, literature, and opera are brought to life and performed by the artist herself. Her work is characterized by a haunting presence of countless figures, interweaving places, temporalities, narratives, and diverse experiences. The article delves into how Gonzalez-Foerster merges different media and references to create immersive environments that challenge conventional boundaries between art, performance, and everyday life.

Key facts

  • Article published in artpress n°426, October 2015
  • Pages 52-59
  • Focus on Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster's reinvention
  • Describes rooms arranged as portraits
  • Characters from cinema, literature, and opera are performed by the artist
  • Work is haunted by numerous presences
  • Interweaves places, temporalities, narratives, and experiences

Entities

Artists

  • Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster

Institutions

  • artpress

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