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Guillaume Cassegrain's 'La Coulure' Explores Drips in Painting History

publication · 2026-04-24

Guillaume Cassegrain, a former student of Daniel Arasse, has authored 'La Coulure. Histoire(s) de la peinture en mouvement,' published by Hazan. The book examines drips in painting, both depicted and accidental, tracing their significance across art history. Reviewed in artpress issue 428 (December 2015, p. 83), the work delves into how these marks challenge traditional notions of intentionality and control in painting.

Key facts

  • Book titled 'La Coulure. Histoire(s) de la peinture en mouvement' by Guillaume Cassegrain
  • Published by Hazan
  • Reviewed in artpress n°428, December 2015, p. 83
  • Cassegrain completed his thesis under Daniel Arasse
  • Focuses on drips in painting, both represented and involuntary
  • Explores the history of movement in painting through drips

Entities

Artists

  • Guillaume Cassegrain
  • Daniel Arasse

Institutions

  • Hazan
  • artpress

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