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Hélène Cixous’s 'Retour à Osnabrück' Reviewed in artpress

publication · 2026-04-24

The February 2016 issue of artpress (n°430, p. 83) features a review of Hélène Cixous’s book 'Retour à Osnabrück', published by Galilée. The work includes seven drawings by Pierre Alechinsky. The review excerpts a dialogue between Cixous’s mother and aunt about attending synagogue, reflecting on Jewish identity and memory. The book traces a journey from Osnabrück station to Jerusalem, intertwining personal and historical narratives.

Key facts

  • Review appears in artpress n°430, February 2016, page 83.
  • Book titled 'Retour à Osnabrück' by Hélène Cixous.
  • Published by Galilée.
  • Includes seven drawings by Pierre Alechinsky.
  • Excerpt features dialogue about synagogue attendance.
  • Narrative moves from Osnabrück to Jerusalem.

Entities

Artists

  • Hélène Cixous
  • Pierre Alechinsky

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Galilée

Locations

  • Osnabrück
  • Jerusalem

Sources