Philosopher and art critic Daniel Soutif dies at 79 in Paris

Daniel Soutif, a French philosopher, art critic, and former director of the cultural development department at the Centre Pompidou (1993–2001) and of the Centro per l'Arte Contemporanea Luigi Pecci in Prato (2003–2006), has died at age 79 in Paris. The news was announced by the Centre Pompidou. Soutif was known for his interdisciplinary approach, exploring connections between music, visual arts, and critical thought. He joined the Centre Pompidou in 1990 as editor-in-chief of the Cahiers du Musée national d'art moderne. A key project was the exhibition "Le Temps, vite!" for the museum's reopening in 2000, examining the relationship between art and time. After 2006, he worked as an independent curator, producing exhibitions, documentaries, and articles. Laurent Le Bon, president of the Centre Pompidou, paid tribute, calling Soutif "a free, demanding, and generous spirit."