Georges Didi-Huberman and Claude Lanzmann explore black as color
In the January 2016 issue of artpress, Georges Didi-Huberman's book 'Sortir du noir' (Minuit) and Claude Lanzmann's film 'Le Dernier des injustes' (Gallimard) are discussed. The article recounts a late-night screening of 'Son of Saul' at MK2 Beaubourg, attended by Catherine Millet and the author, prompting reflections on black as a color and its role in representing historical trauma.
Key facts
- artpress issue n°429, January 2016, page 88
- Georges Didi-Huberman published 'Sortir du noir' with Minuit
- Claude Lanzmann released 'Le Dernier des injustes' with Gallimard
- Screening of 'Son of Saul' at MK2 Beaubourg at midnight on a Friday
- Catherine Millet attended the screening
- The article explores the concept of black as a color
Entities
Artists
- Georges Didi-Huberman
- Claude Lanzmann
- Catherine Millet
Institutions
- artpress
- Minuit
- Gallimard
- MK2 Beaubourg
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —