Roland Barthes Centenary Celebrated with Biography and Exhibition
The centenary of Roland Barthes's birth in 2015 is marked by significant commemorations, including the publication of a major biography by Tiphaine Samoyault and the exhibition 'Les Écritures de Roland Barthes.' Samoyault's biography, titled 'Roland Barthes,' is released by Seuil in its 'Fiction & Cie' series. These events highlight Barthes's enduring influence, with the exhibition focusing on his diverse writing practices. The coverage appears in artpress issue 419 from February 2015, spanning pages 76 to 77. The centennial year sees numerous activities honoring the theorist's legacy, underscoring his impact on contemporary thought.
Key facts
- Roland Barthes would have turned 100 in 2015
- Tiphaine Samoyault published a biography of Roland Barthes
- The biography is titled 'Roland Barthes' and published by Seuil
- Seuil's series 'Fiction & Cie' includes the biography
- An exhibition called 'Les Écritures de Roland Barthes' is part of the centenary
- artpress issue 419 from February 2015 covers these events on pages 76-77
- Numerous events celebrate Barthes's centennial anniversary
- The biography is described as important in the source material
Entities
Artists
- Roland Barthes
- Tiphaine Samoyault
Institutions
- Seuil
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —