French State's Duty to Memorialize 'Primitive' Art
A 2000 article in artpress argues that opening a museum dedicated to 'exotic, primitive, or first' art is a political and national issue, as France lags in its duty of memory. The piece critiques the French state's delay in recognizing non-Western art forms within its institutional framework.
Key facts
- The article was published in artpress in May 2000.
- It discusses the political and national stakes of creating a museum for 'exotic, primitive, or first' art.
- The French state is described as behind in its duty of memory regarding such art.
- The article is titled 'Les taches de la panthère'.
Entities
Institutions
- artpress
Locations
- France
Sources
- artpress —