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Philippe Thomas: Art as Narrative

artist · 2026-04-24

Philippe Thomas explores the idea that a visual artwork, like a novel or film, can tell a story with characters. Through theoretical work and staging genius, his art challenges the codes of representation, pushing critics to their limits.

Key facts

  • Philippe Thomas explores art as narrative with characters.
  • His work combines theoretical depth with staging genius.
  • The art targets and achieves a critique of representation codes.
  • The article was published in artpress in November 1987.

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Artists

  • Philippe Thomas

Institutions

  • artpress

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