Jan Dibbets' Dialogue with Medieval Art Explored in artpress Feature

The December 2018 issue of artpress magazine features an article examining Jan Dibbets' engagement with medieval artistic traditions. Larisa Dryansky authored the piece, which appears on pages 20 through 24 of issue number 461. Published on December 1, 2018, the analysis considers how the contemporary Dutch artist's work converses with historical art forms. Dibbets, known for his conceptual photography and land art, is presented in relation to older visual languages. The feature explores connections between modern practices and medieval aesthetics without drawing definitive conclusions. artpress serves as the platform for this critical discussion. Dryansky's writing focuses on specific artistic dialogues rather than broader art historical movements. The article's title, "Make It New. Jan Dibbets converse avec l'art médiéval," directly references Ezra Pound's modernist imperative while describing Dibbets' approach.