AWARE publishes biographies of artists born between 1664 and 1974. The publication of new biographies is mainly carried out as a part of specific programmes. At the centre of each of these programmes is a research committee or partner institution in charge of selecting the artists who will be published on the site and the authors of the texts.
The publications are also dependent on AWARE’s funding. It’s important to note that AWARE's operations depend on funding for the publication of texts, which includes authors' compensation, editorial coordination, translation, proofreading, and image management.

If you would like to point out any errors or suggest corrections concerning an artist biography, research article or any other content, please do not hesitate to contact the AWARE team at [[email protected]].

As AWARE is not the owner or manager of the artists' rights, we can’t provide any kind of authorization for the reproduction of images on the AWARE website. To request the reproduction of an artwork and/or the portrait of an artist, you should contact the artist or their representative (gallery, copyright holder, ADAGP) directly.

If you wish to reproduce any of AWARE’s content (texts, videos, podcasts) please contact our team at [[email protected]].

Most events that AWARE organises are filmed or recorded and are available under the section “Watch & Listen” on our website.

The AWARE prizes (Nouveau Regard prize and Outstanding Merit prize) do not operate by direct application. They are awarded to artists nominated by commissioners, who are responsible for presenting and defending the artists' work before a jury of seven leading figures from the art world.

Each year, AWARE appoints four commissioners - professionals such as art historians, critics, and curators - each shortlisting two artists: a mid-career artist and an artist with a career spanning over 40 years. These artists are nominated for the Nouveau Regard Prize and the Outstanding Merit prize, respectively.

If you would like to submit a request for a research collaboration or partnership, please contact the AWARE team at [[email protected]].

However, AWARE is an association whose operations depend on private funding and public subsidies. Unfortunately, AWARE is not able to respond to requests for financial support.

See “How can I be included in the AWARE database or suggest a publication?”.

Outside of the AWARE prizes (see “How are the candidates for the AWARE prize selected?”), AWARE does not offer support for artistic creation.

AWARE proposes several scholarships and research and writing residencies. These programmes operate on the basis of open calls for applications and mainly centre on women and nonbinary artists working in the visual arts. We encourage you to keep an eye on the “EVENTS” page on our website as well as our social media profiles to stay informed of any opportunities.

AWARE is located at the Villa Vassilieff, 21 avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris. The closest metro station is Montparnasse-Bienvenüe, exit 2 Place Bienvenüe (lines 4, 6, 12 and 13). The entrance is on the left in the alleyway; there is a banner that says “AWARE” at the door.

Publications are available for consultation on-site at the Villa Vassilieff (Paris 15) and by appointment only. Please write to us at [[email protected]] to set up an appointment.

The AWARE research centre and library is accessible by appointment only, from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please contact us at [[email protected]] to set up an appointment.

Events organised at the Villa Vassilieff are free of charge and open to all, but subject to capacity limitations. We encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter and check our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) regularly to discover our upcoming programmes.

AWARE regularly welcomes groups at the Villa Vassilieff. To learn more, please contact us at [[email protected]].

The Villa Vassilieff is accessible to people with reduced mobility thanks to specially adapted amenities (access ramp, accessible toilets and elevator).

In addition, there are several reserved parking places near the Villa Vassilieff, in particular:
• In front of 4 rue d’Alençon, 75015 Paris
• In front of 7 rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris
• In front of 23 rue de l’Arrivée, 75015 Paris

See the full map of accessible parking places in Paris here

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