Credits: Katya Konioukhova

Cover : Dan Lam 2020. Photo : courtesy from Dan Lam Studio, Dallas

For its 113th issue, the art magazine Esse explores how plastic as a material – but also as a subject for reflection, not without consideration of the environmental and ethical issues its uses raise – inspires contemporary art.

“Analyzing plastic in the field of art runs the risk of raising many environmental dilemmas. Far from extolling plastic yet without denying its utility, this issue is interested in our ways of coexisting with synthetic material in order to evaluate the consequences and seek alternative solutions and to claim a kinship with what gives this material its glory: its plasticity, which expresses the power both to receive and to give form.” (Esse, 2025)

In this issue, you can read Anaïs Castro’s review of the exhibition Hors Champs (September 12 to November 3, 2024). Curated by Erika Del Vecchio, this exhibition brings together eight artists whose work in words, poetry, forms, photography and installation explores the value placed on chance and luck in our lives.

You can read the full article on the Esse website, or pick up issue 113 – Plastics at the Livart store online here or in person.

Schedule:

• Thur – 12:00-18:00
• Ven – 12:00-18:00
• Sam – 11:00-17:00
• Dim – 11:00-17:00

Enjoy your read!