Laurent Wolf Examines the Painting's Survival in 'Après le tableau'

In 'Après le tableau', Laurent Wolf argues that while the traditional form of the painting has declined since the 13th century, painters have maintained its strong presence. The book opens with Rebecca Horn's sculpture 'Concert for Anarchy', a piano suspended from the ceiling. Wolf references artists like Daniel Spoerri, Jeff Wall, Bill Viola, and Anish Kapoor, who have irreversibly transformed the painting device. The classical museum has recently opened to contemporary works, fostering new correspondences. The painting today still describes a social model where individuals share a viewpoint and agree on the framework of representations. Published by Éditions Klincksieck, the book was reviewed by Mona Thomas in artpress.