#66 Michel Poivert (Historien chercheur)

The professional we're listening to in this episode is surely familiar to you. Michel Poivert is a historian and researcher specializing in the history of photography, and you may have encountered his work through a book, an exhibition, or a lecture. In this conversation, we discussed his work as a teacher and researcher in the history of photography and the various schools of thought within this discipline, as well as the organization of his projects: research, teaching, and the development of projects related to his research topics (exhibitions, books, etc.). We also touched on an ambitious project that is particularly close to his heart: the International College of Photography, which aims to connect experimental creation, the expertise of photography professionals, and the general public. Enjoy! 1’50 – His art history training and the writing of a thesis on the relationship between painting and photography 07’30 – The evolution of his career as a teacher-researcher in the history of photography 10’20 – How is the history of photography taught in different countries? 14’30 – The articulation of his projects: research, teaching, and the development of projects related to his research topics (exhibitions, books, etc.) and the question of professional networking 25’ – The International College of Photography project: a structure connecting experimental creation, the know-how of photography professionals, and the general public 36’30 – Developments in the field of photography 44’ – Politicians have led us to believe that photography is a democratic art, that it is simple and easy. Images are not always photographs. Cultural misuse of language: confusing image and photography 49’ – His advice: Give yourself time, because the risk in photography is overproduction. Don't make beautiful images, make photography. Michel Poivert's LinkedIn:   / michel-poivert-4b949b37   Michel Poivert's Instagram:   / michelpoivert   To stay up-to-date with the podcast, you can subscribe to the newsletter here: https://beacons.ai/lesvoixdelaphoto and find the podcast on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @lesvoixdelaphoto