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Metz pour la photographie on Liberating Photography from Institutions

publication · 2026-05-01

In a dossier published by artpress in November 1986, the association "Metz pour la photographie," led by Michèle and Jean-Luc Tartarin, argues that two key concepts must be considered when examining the relationship between photography and institutions: photographic creation and the notion of the artwork. The text advocates for freeing photography from institutional constraints.

Key facts

  • Dossier titled 'Comment voir la photo ? : de l'institution ou comment libérer la photographie'
  • Published in artpress in November 1986
  • Authored by association 'Metz pour la photographie'
  • Association directed by Michèle and Jean-Luc Tartarin
  • Two key concepts: photographic creation and the notion of the artwork
  • Focus on relationship between photography and institutions
  • Advocates for liberating photography from institutional frameworks

Entities

Institutions

  • Metz pour la photographie
  • artpress

Locations

  • Metz
  • France

Sources