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Jacques Sicard's 'Notes monochromes' Reviewed in artpress

publication · 2026-04-24

The April 2016 issue of artpress (n°432, p. 89) features a review of Jacques Sicard's book 'Notes monochromes', published by De l'incidence. The review highlights Sicard's unique approach to writing about cinema, which diverges from conventional journalistic or academic styles. It emphasizes the profound originality of his writing, which is not merely descriptive but offers a distinct perspective on film. The book is presented as an alternative mode of engaging with cinematic works, focusing on monochrome notes that capture the essence of the medium.

Key facts

  • artpress n°432, April 2016, page 89
  • Jacques Sicard's book 'Notes monochromes'
  • Published by De l'incidence
  • Review discusses Sicard's non-journalistic, non-academic writing on cinema
  • Emphasizes the originality of Sicard's writing style
  • Book offers a different way to write about film

Entities

Artists

  • Jacques Sicard

Institutions

  • artpress
  • De l'incidence

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