French philosopher, author, and journalist (1913–1960)

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A red apple forming the tip of a penis with a quote from Albert Camus: 'La felicidad es generosa ... no vive de destrucción' [Happiness is ... generous destruction of lives] and the letters 'SIDA' in each corner; advertising the danger of AIDS. Colour lithograph by Santiago Pol, 1994.

A series of hands, some clasped, with details of events marking World AIDS Day in 1995 with a quote from Albert Camus; an advertisement by the Guipuzkoako Hies Kontrako Elkarte Hiritarra/Asociación Ciudadana Anti-SIDA de Gipuzkoa. Colour lithograph by Saguxo, 1995.

Albert Camus et la peste / par J. Starobinski.

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Albert Camus

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A red apple forming the tip of a penis with a quote from Albert Camus: 'La felicidad es generosa ... no vive de destrucción' [Happiness is ... generous destruction of lives] and the letters 'SIDA' in each corner; advertising the danger of AIDS. Colour lithograph by Santiago Pol, 1994.

A series of hands, some clasped, with details of events marking World AIDS Day in 1995 with a quote from Albert Camus; an advertisement by the Guipuzkoako Hies Kontrako Elkarte Hiritarra/Asociación Ciudadana Anti-SIDA de Gipuzkoa. Colour lithograph by Saguxo, 1995.

Albert Camus et la peste / par J. Starobinski.