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Michel Poivert's Personal History of Photography

publication · 2026-04-24

Michel Poivert, co-director with André Gunthert of the comprehensive 'L'Art de la photographie des origines à nos jours' (Citadelles & Mazenod, 2007), has released a new book titled 'Brève histoire de la photographie' (Hazan). In this volume, Poivert offers a personal vision of the medium's history across twelve chapters. The book was reviewed in artpress n°427, November 2015, pp. 104-105.

Key facts

  • Michel Poivert authored 'Brève histoire de la photographie' published by Hazan.
  • Poivert previously co-directed 'L'Art de la photographie des origines à nos jours' with André Gunthert in 2007.
  • The book presents a personal perspective on the history of photography.
  • It is structured in twelve chapters.
  • The review appeared in artpress issue 427, November 2015.
  • The review spans pages 104-105.

Entities

Artists

  • Michel Poivert
  • André Gunthert

Institutions

  • Hazan
  • Citadelles & Mazenod
  • artpress

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