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Georges Didi-Huberman and Claude Lanzmann explore black as color

publication · 2026-04-24

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

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