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Lydie Salvayre's BW: A Panegyric Portrait Reviewed by Yan Ciret

publication · 2026-04-23

In the October 2009 issue of art press (n°360), Yan Ciret reviews Lydie Salvayre's book BW, describing it as an unconventional work that takes the form of a panegyric—a hymn to a man whose non-fictional reality will be evident to some readers. The review positions the book as a portrait rather than a typical novel, emphasizing its unique structure and celebratory tone.

Key facts

  • Book BW by Lydie Salvayre reviewed in art press n°360 (October 2009)
  • Review written by Yan Ciret
  • Book described as a panegyric and a portrait
  • Subject of the book is a real, non-fictional man
  • Publication: art press, issue 360, October 2009

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Artists

  • Lydie Salvayre

Institutions

  • art press

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