Hans Theys

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.

This platform was developed by Evi Bert (M HKA / Centrum Kunstarchieven Vlaanderen) in collaboration with the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp (Research group Archivolt), M HKA, Antwerp and Koen Van der Auwera. We also thank Idris Sevenans (HOR) and Marc Ruyters (Hart Magazine).

Jef Lambrecht

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Gina £ire original imaginaire, 1989

Jef Lambrecht

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…the identity Gina Lire is closely related to the 'original Imaginaire' publication, but in a gender-warp sort of manner.

Gina Lire is in fact the Minister of Beauty, not editor of l'original Imaginaire (O.I.) but closely associated... there are some indications that both have to do with £¥$ (fleur de?) and the economic aspects of artistic production.

…the identity Gina Lire is closely related to the 'original Imaginaire' publication, but in a gender-warp sort of manner.

When and where the two got together is unclear – the image is well represented by a stamp JL had made in which both are combined: oriGINA£imaGINAire (ex.)

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