An essay on the figure of the writer-curator, which examines the nature of the relationship between
art and
literature, the place of literature in contemporary creation in general, and its role in strategies for promoting heritage and legitimizing cultural institutions.
David Martens is a professor of French literature (19th-21st century) at the University of Leuven (KU Leuven). He specializes in the relationship between literature, museums, and exhibitions.
