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Jean-Paul Michel's Violent Beauty Reviewed

publication · 2026-04-24

In the October 2016 issue of artpress (n°437, p. 81), Richard Blin reviews Jean-Paul Michel's book "La beauté violente" published by Les Vanneaux. Michel's poetic voice is characterized by a blend of rigor and indiscipline, marked by an ardent and impatient sensitive questioning that never relinquishes its rebellious tension.

Key facts

  • Review published in artpress n°437, October 2016, page 81
  • Reviewer: Richard Blin
  • Subject: Jean-Paul Michel's book 'La beauté violente'
  • Publisher: Les Vanneaux
  • Michel's voice combines rigor and indiscipline
  • The work features an ardent and impatient sensitive questioning
  • The questioning maintains a rebellious tension

Entities

Artists

  • Jean-Paul Michel

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Les Vanneaux

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