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Pierre Sterckx critiques contemporary art's blind spots

opinion-review · 2026-04-23

In a 2008 article for artpress, Pierre Sterckx examines what he calls the impasses and impostures of contemporary art. The piece, titled "Impasses et impostures en art contemporain," is available as a PDF download. Sterckx, a Belgian art critic and writer, offers a critical perspective on the state of the art world, questioning its prevailing discourses and practices.

Key facts

  • Pierre Sterckx authored the article 'Impasses et impostures en art contemporain'.
  • The article was published in artpress in December 2008.
  • The piece is available as a PDF download.
  • Sterckx is a Belgian art critic and writer.
  • The article critiques contemporary art.

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Artists

  • Pierre Sterckx

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  • artpress

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