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Jacques Perry: Writer Preserved by Oblivion

publication · 2026-04-24

An article in artpress n°424 (July-August 2015, pp. 72-74) explores the rare phenomenon of a painter writing about a writer, focusing on Jacques Perry. The piece notes that while painters often depict writers and writers frequently write about painters, it is much rarer for a painter to write about a writer. The article is titled "Jacques Perry. Écrivain préservé par l'oubli" and appears in the French art magazine artpress.

Key facts

  • Article published in artpress n°424, July-August 2015, pages 72-74.
  • Title: 'Jacques Perry. Écrivain préservé par l'oubli'.
  • Discusses the rarity of a painter writing about a writer.
  • Contrasts with common practices: painters painting writers, writers writing about painters.
  • Focuses on writer Jacques Perry.
  • Source: artpress magazine.

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Artists

  • Jacques Perry

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  • artpress

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