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Michael Lucken Examines Nakai Masakazu's Critical Theory in Japan

publication · 2026-04-24

Michael Lucken's book "Nakai Masakazu. Naissance de la théorie critique au Japon" is reviewed in artpress n°438 (November 2016, p. 88). Published by Les Presses du réel, the work is part of the "Délashiné !" collection dedicated to Japanese countercultures, which began in 2014 with Bruno Fernandes' "Pornologie vs capit...". The review highlights Lucken's analysis of Nakai Masakazu's role in the birth of critical theory in Japan.

Key facts

  • Michael Lucken authored the book on Nakai Masakazu.
  • The book is titled 'Nakai Masakazu. Naissance de la théorie critique au Japon'.
  • It was reviewed in artpress n°438, November 2016, page 88.
  • Published by Les Presses du réel.
  • Part of the 'Délashiné !' collection on Japanese countercultures.
  • The collection launched in 2014 with Bruno Fernandes' 'Pornologie vs capit...'.
  • The book examines the emergence of critical theory in Japan through Nakai Masakazu.

Entities

Artists

  • Nakai Masakazu
  • Michael Lucken
  • Bruno Fernandes

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Les Presses du réel

Locations

  • Japan

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