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Paule Thévenin recounts her encounter with Antonin Artaud

publication · 2026-04-23

Following Gallimard's decision to suspend publication of volume XXVI of Antonin Artaud's complete works due to pressure from his heirs, art press has dedicated a two-part dossier to the author. In this piece, Paule Thévenin, who remains banned from publishing, recounts the passion that has driven her since their meeting in the late 1940s.

Key facts

  • Gallimard suspended publication of volume XXVI of Antonin Artaud's complete works.
  • The suspension followed pressure from Artaud's heirs.
  • Art press created a two-part dossier on Artaud.
  • Paule Thévenin is banned from publishing.
  • Thévenin met Artaud in the late 1940s.
  • Thévenin recounts her passion for Artaud since their meeting.

Entities

Artists

  • Antonin Artaud
  • Paule Thévenin
  • Philippe Sollers

Institutions

  • Gallimard
  • art press

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