New design festival Contributions is Paris Art Week's alternative to blue chip fairs
Contributions was set up by publicist Anna Caradeuc who teamed up with creative agency Bildung to mount a ‘spontaneous public art project’ advocating for emerging, independent creatives
It’s getting harder and harder for up-and-comers to break into the gallery scene. Contributions (on view until 22 October 2023) is a new initiative providing fresh exposure to talents who, until now, haven’t had the chance to showcase their work in Paris (or anywhere for that matter).
Industry expert Anna Caradeuc - an established publicist working with choice designers and platforms in both the French capital and New York - developed this new format project with consultancy Bilung. Together, they planned a series of site-specific showcases and installations mounted in select venues throughout town.
Running concurrent to heavyweight Paris Art Week fairs like Art Basel/ Paris Now and Design Miami/ Paris, the new tightly-curated festival champions artists and designers—working primarily in collectible and limited edition sectors—who align in their appreciation for idiosyncrasy, DIY experimentation, collaboration, and autonomous practice.
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