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Léon Moussinac biography published by AFRHC

publication · 2026-04-24

A new book titled 'Un intellectuel communiste', directed by Valérie Vignaux in collaboration with François Albera, has been published by AFRHC. The volume focuses on Léon Moussinac (1890-1964), a critic and art theorist with strong communist engagement who served as director of Idhec and Ensad in the 1940s-1950s. Despite his significant roles, Moussinac remains relatively unknown. The publication aims to fill this gap in art historical knowledge.

Key facts

  • Book title: Un intellectuel communiste
  • Director: Valérie Vignaux
  • Collaborator: François Albera
  • Publisher: AFRHC
  • Subject: Léon Moussinac (1890-1964)
  • Moussinac was a critic and art theorist with communist engagement
  • He directed Idhec and Ensad in the 1940s-1950s
  • Moussinac is described as méconnu (little known)

Entities

Artists

  • Léon Moussinac

Institutions

  • AFRHC
  • Idhec
  • Ensad

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