AWARE publishes biographies of artists born between 1664 and 1976. 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.
Publications are also dependent on the funding secured by the AWARE unit. Please note that AWARE’s activities at the Centre Pompidou depend on the funding raised for the publication of texts, which covers authors’ fees, editorial coordination, translations and proofreading, illustrations, and online publication.

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 a unit that operates on a funding-dependent basis and will unfortunately not be able to respond to requests for partnerships or 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.

The AWARE unit at the Centre Pompidou offers fellowship and residency programs for research and writing in collaboration with partner institutions. Applications for these programs are accepted through open calls and are aimed primarily at women and non-binary artists in the visual arts. Please check the “EVENTS” section on the AWARE website and our social media regularly to stay informed about opportunities.

AWARE's headquarters are now located within the National Museum of Modern Art – Centre Pompidou in Paris.
From 2021 to 2025, the association occupied spaces within the Villa Vassilieff (Paris 15th arrondissement), where it had set up a Research Center open to the public.