Henri Michaux and the double in his painting

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https://doi.org/10.18002/da.i21.7068

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Identity, Alterity, Passage, Black, Plurality

Abstract

This article tries to define the double in Henri Michaux’s painting. The analysis considers two main characteristics. The first one is the pre-identity, this is the early value that the author wants to release starting from our real identity, basically the one limited to the social construction. The second trait is the necessity of investigating on subconscious in order to uncover those presences that live within ourselves, those who we can define as “alterity”. In this context, Michaux’s painting is analyzed passing through unknow heads that, many times, appearing as a silent crowd.

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2022-12-12

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