Jean-François Lyotard's Philosophical Inquiry 'Que peindre?' Published by Éditions de la Différence
The philosopher Jean-François Lyotard published a book titled 'Que peindre?' through Éditions de la Différence. This publication represents Lyotard's return to fundamental questions about painting. The work follows his 1985 exhibition 'Les immatériaux' at the Centre Pompidou. Lyotard's new book poses the simple yet primary question: 'What to paint?' The publication date is noted as 1988. The book examines painting's essential nature and purpose. Lyotard's philosophical approach to art continues with this publication. The work builds upon his previous engagement with contemporary art theory.
Key facts
- Jean-François Lyotard published 'Que peindre?'
- The book was published by Éditions de la Différence
- Lyotard previously curated 'Les immatériaux' in 1985
- The exhibition 'Les immatériaux' was at Centre Pompidou
- The book asks the question 'What to paint?'
- The publication date is 1988
- Lyotard is a philosopher
- The book represents a return to fundamental painting questions
Entities
Artists
- Jean-François Lyotard
Institutions
- Éditions de la Différence
- Centre Pompidou
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —