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Exploring the intersection of political geography and personal experiences, this book delves into how geographical contexts shape individual lives and societal interactions. It examines the influence of borders, spaces, and places on identity and relationships, highlighting the dynamic interplay between political structures and personal narratives. Through insightful analysis and compelling stories, it reveals the profound impact of geography on human behavior and social connections.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, Philippe Dagen examines Picasso's role as an artist in the context of the twentieth century. He explores the implications of modern civilization on artistic identity, the influence of newspapers and museums, and the evolving art market. Dagen delves into how these factors compel artists to redefine their roles and innovate new practices, offering a deep analysis of the relationship between art and contemporary society.

Since the early 1980s, Bettina Rheims has been the most sought-after French photographer. From her very beginnings, the female body has been the central focus of her work. Her unusual and provocatvie portrais and nude images each reveal a hidden part of the subject. She regularly caused stirs with projects such as Chambre close (1992), the story of a Paris voyeur watching women in hotels; KIM, a documentary on a transsexual; I.N. R. I. (1999), a sequence on the life of Christ, Shanghai (2004), featuring women in the midst of a powerful cultural, economic and spiritual evolution, and, most recently, Heroines (2006). This volume is a Best of survey of Bettina Rheims' photographic oeuvre of 30 years