Cahiers d'Art

30/09/2026

LANCEMENT DU LIVRE| BOOK LAUNCH
Cahiers d’Art : Un siècle de modernisme | Cahiers d’Art: A Century of Modernism

À l’occasion du centenaire de Cahiers d’Art, nous sommes heureux d’annoncer la publication de Cahiers d’Art : Un siècle de modernisme, coéditée avec Flammarion.

Dirigé par Cécile Debray et Daniel Birnbaum, cet ouvrage richement illustré retrace un siècle de publications, d’expositions et de rayonnement culturel, à travers les archives de Cahiers d’Art et les œuvres des artistes qui ont marqué son histoire.

Depuis sa fondation par Christian Zervos en 1926, Cahiers d’Art a accompagné certaines des figures majeures de l’art moderne et contemporain, tout en développant un dialogue unique entre artistes, écrivains, historiens de l’art et institutions.

📍 Lancement : jeudi 8 octobre 2026, 18h–20h
Librairie du Palais de Tokyo, Paris

La rencontre sera suivie d’une séance de dédicaces.

Précommandez votre exemplaire sur notre site via le lien en bio

Merci de confirmer votre présence avant le 5 octobre à [email protected], le nombre de places étant limité.

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Cahiers d’Art: A Century of Modernism

To mark Cahiers d’Art’s centenary, we are pleased to announce the publication of Cahiers d’Art: A Century of Modernism, co-published with Flammarion.

Edited by Cécile Debray and Daniel Birnbaum, this richly illustrated volume traces a century of publishing, exhibitions, and cultural influence through the archives of Cahiers d’Art and the artists who have shaped its history.

Since its founding by Christian Zervos in 1926, Cahiers d’Art has engaged with some of the leading figures of modern and contemporary art, fostering a unique dialogue between artists, writers, art historians, and institutions.

📍 Launch: Thursday 8 October 2026, 6–8PM
Palais de Tokyo Bookshop, Paris

The conversation will be followed by a book signing.

Pre-order your copy on our website via the link in our bio

Please RSVP by 5 October to [email protected], as capacity is limited.

29/09/2026

Calder made Duchamp a chess set small enough to carry anywhere. No board included. You were meant to draw your own.
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Calder a conçu pour Duchamp un jeu d’échecs assez petit pour voyager partout. Sans plateau Il fallait le dessiner soi-même.

29/09/2026

Calder made Duchamp a chess set small enough to carry anywhere. No board included. You were meant to draw your own.
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Calder a conçu pour Duchamp un jeu d'échecs assez petit pour voyager partout. Sans plateau Il fallait le dessiner soi-même.

21/09/2026

Calder once made Duchamp a chess set small enough to carry anywhere. There were no board included - you were meant to draw your own.
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Calder a conçu pour Duchamp un jeu d'échecs assez petit pour voyager partout. Sans plateau. Il fallait le dessiner soi-même.

18/09/2026

17/09/2026

"When I was a kid, my grandfather had this friend who used to play chess in Washington Square. He was the chess guy that was Marcel Duchamp."

From Sandy Rower’s recollections, we can catch a glimpse of the enduring fascination that Duchamp, a friend of his grandfather Alexander Calder, had with chess.

15/09/2026

A fictional interview linking Sandy Rower with his grandfather, Alexander Calder, who passed away when Sandy was thirteen.
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Une interview fictive qui met en lien Sandy Rower et son grand-père, Alexander Calder, qui s’est éteint lorsque Sandy avait treize ans.

14/09/2026

Marcel Duchamp coined the term "mobile" in 1931 to describe the pioneering kinetic sculptures created by his friend Alexander Calder
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11/09/2026

Calder's 44 chess drawings have never been shown publicly. The book “Chess Knightmares” is the first time the full set appears together.
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Les 44 dessins d'échecs de Calder n'ont jamais été montrés au public. “Chess Knightmares” est la première fois que l'ensemble est réuni.

10/09/2026

The Calder Chess Set - A Masterpiece of Art and Play

This unique Cahiers d’Art edition faithfully recreates Calder’s 1944 chess set. Crafted from
solid wood with exquisite precision, each piece echoes the spirit and scale of the original - transforming the game into a work of art.

Images:
Chess set, 1944 © Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
Calder Chess set, 2025 © 2025 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York © 2025 Cahiers d'Art
Calder Chess Set, 2025 Photo Georgia Thompson, © 2025 Calder Foundation, New York / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York © 2025 Cahiers d'Art