Richard Leydier Steps Down as Editor-in-Chief of art press
Richard Leydier announces his departure as editor-in-chief of art press after fifteen years, reflecting on the diverse nature of art through the practices of Jeff Wall, Daniel Dewar & Grégory Gicquel, Philippe Ramette, and Georg Baselitz. He emphasizes art's conceptual and mysterious dimensions, warning against its reduction to social spectacle and record auctions. Leydier will continue contributing to the magazine.
Key facts
- Richard Leydier leaves his role as editor-in-chief of art press after fifteen years.
- He will continue writing regularly for the magazine.
- The editorial discusses Jeff Wall's exhibition at Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels.
- Daniel Dewar & Grégory Gicquel explore sculpture techniques including ceramics, marble, and tapestry.
- Philippe Ramette sheds his previous artistic persona to reinvent himself.
- Georg Baselitz has a retrospective at Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris.
- Leydier credits Catherine Millet for his formation at art press.
- He warns against art becoming mere social circus and record auctions.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Wall
- Daniel Dewar
- Grégory Gicquel
- Philippe Ramette
- Georg Baselitz
- Catherine Millet
- Richard Leydier
Institutions
- Palais des Beaux-Arts de Bruxelles
- Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris
- art press
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —