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Photography's Place in Artpress: A Chronicle Examined

opinion-review · 2026-04-24

The article discusses the role of photography within the French art magazine artpress, noting that it has long been established as a subject of coverage, unlike newer art forms such as comic strips or gastronomy. The authors Dominique Baqué and Régis Durand have contributed to this chronicle. The text questions whether photography is now considered a subcategory, counter, or anti-art form, reflecting on its evolution from a medium needing defense to an accepted artistic practice.

Key facts

  • Photography has long had a place in artpress magazine.
  • Dominique Baqué and Régis Durand have contributed to the photography chronicle.
  • The article is published in artpress issue n°440, January 2017.
  • Photography is no longer a new art to defend, unlike comic strips or gastronomy.
  • The article questions if photography is sub-, counter-, or anti-art.

Entities

Artists

  • Dominique Baqué
  • Régis Durand

Institutions

  • artpress

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