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Fondation Luma Dossier: Forging a European Identity

publication · 2026-04-23

The article presents a dossier on Fondation Luma, focusing on its role in forging a European identity. It includes an interview discussing the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP), which was conceived as a space uniting three media: still image, printed page, and film. The concept, described as simple and effective, comprises a collection, a library, and a video library. The interview notes that many photographers, since Robert Frank, also work as filmmakers. The dossier is available as a PDF download.

Key facts

  • Dossier on Fondation Luma explores forging a European identity.
  • Interview discusses the Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP).
  • MEP concept unites still image, printed page, and film.
  • Many photographers since Robert Frank are also filmmakers.
  • MEP comprises a collection, a library, and a video library.
  • The concept is described as simple and effective.
  • Dossier available as PDF download from artpress.com.
  • Article published November 1, 2008.

Entities

Artists

  • Robert Frank

Institutions

  • Fondation Luma
  • Maison Européenne de la Photographie
  • artpress

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