In the Beginning Was the Image

"In the Beginning Was the Image" is a compelling artwork from Mémoires, an artist's book created collaboratively by French social critic Guy Debord and Danish artist Asger Jorn, both members of the Situationist International. The work reflects their engagement with Art informel and abstract forms, emphasizing the primacy of the image in societal perception. Although published in 1959, the pages were printed in December 1958. The piece underscores their critique of visual culture, blending artistic experimentation with social commentary in a style that resonates with Surrealism and avant-garde techniques.