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Magritte's Tactical Conformism Examined in artpress Article

publication · 2026-04-24

An article in artpress n°436 (September 2016, pp. 46-51) titled 'René Magritte ou le conformisme tactique' examines the Belgian surrealist's work. It references his 1929 painting 'The Treachery of Images' (Ceci n'est pas une pipe) and notes that the Centre Pompidou used the same title for an exhibition running from September 21, 2016 to January 23, 2017. The article argues that Magritte's seemingly subversive images actually reveal a tactical conformism, challenging common interpretations of his work.

Key facts

  • Article published in artpress n°436, September 2016, pages 46-51
  • Title: 'René Magritte ou le conformisme tactique'
  • References Magritte's 1929 painting 'The Treachery of Images' (Ceci n'est pas une pipe)
  • Centre Pompidou exhibition titled 'La Trahison des images' runs from September 21, 2016 to January 23, 2017
  • Article argues Magritte's work demonstrates tactical conformism

Entities

Artists

  • René Magritte

Institutions

  • Centre Pompidou
  • artpress

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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