Hans Theys is a twentieth-century philosopher and art historian. He has written and designed dozens of books on the works of contemporary artists and published hundreds of essays, interviews and reviews in books, catalogues and magazines. All his publications are based on actual collaborations and conversations with artists.

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Jef Lambrecht

©Samarkand
Canada tabakspluk, 1967
Photography , 6 x 6 cm
photographic paper, emulsion

Canada / Tobacco

Jef Lambrecht took part in a travel-work program called 'Belgen in de Wereld' in the summer of 1967. It was an important first grand trip; visiting New York, working on a farm in the Ontario Tobacco belt, sightseeing in Toronto, Niagra Falls but also visiting the Expo '67 in Montreal. It was an eye-opening trip and could be seen as a coming of age... after his return he would leave home for university in Louvian.

Canada / Tobacco

Jef Lambrecht took part in a travel-work program called 'Belgen in de Wereld' in the summer of 1967. It was an important first grand trip; visiting New York, working on a farm in the Ontario Tobacco belt, sightseeing in Toronto, Niagra Falls but also visiting the Expo '67 in Montreal. It was an eye-opening trip and could be seen as a coming of age... after his return he would leave home for university in Louvian.

 

Jef Lambrecht pursued many investigations into Tobacco during his artistic researches and activities