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Maurice Olender's 'Race Without History' Examined by Jacques Henric

publication · 2026-04-23

In the October 2009 issue of art press (No. 360), Jacques Henric's column critiques Maurice Olender's collected texts 'Race sans histoire'. Henric suggests that idealists who still believe in human progress in reason and morality should read Olender's work to temper their excessive optimism, given the tragic history of the 20th century. The column is part of a series by Henric, a French writer and critic, and is available as a PDF download from the art press website.

Key facts

  • Jacques Henric wrote a column for art press No. 360 (October 2009).
  • The column discusses Maurice Olender's collection 'Race sans histoire'.
  • Henric argues that Olender's texts challenge optimistic views of human progress.
  • The column is part of a series titled 'Le feuilleton de Jacques Henric'.
  • The article is available as a PDF on the art press website.
  • Publication date: October 1, 2009.

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Artists

  • Jacques Henric
  • Maurice Olender

Institutions

  • art press

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