Photography Contest
Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award
Deadline |
08/15/25Theme |
DocumentaryTerritory |
WorldwideEligibility |
The candidate must be supported by an institution - museum, gallery, independent curator, publisher, etc.Entry Fees |
FREEPrizes |
Cash PrizeThe Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson is a state-approved non-profit institution dedicated to the preservation and transmission of the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Martine Franck. True to the wishes of its two founders, the Fondation also exhibits the work of other artists. For the past twenty years, the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson has been presenting a unique exhibition program, showcasing an exceptional range of photographic works.
Awarded every two years, the Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award (formerly known as HCB Award) supports a photographer in the realization or pursuit of an ambitious project. The Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award is aimed at established photographers, who already have a strong documentary-inspired body of work.
The recipient of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award receives an allocation of 35,000 euros, to be used for both an exhibition at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson and a publication.
The Fondation d’entreprise Hermès is the patron of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award.
FUNCTIONING AND GRANT
The winner is chosen by an international jury of seven art professionals.
The €35,000 endowment is intended to help the winner complete his or her project. In addition, he/she will be given support in developing his/her project and curating the exhibition.
The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson covers the production and publishing costs.
Lonchamp, Paris, 1969 © Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos
Awarded every two years, the Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award (formerly known as HCB Award) supports a photographer in the realization or pursuit of an ambitious project. The Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award is aimed at established photographers, who already have a strong documentary-inspired body of work.
The recipient of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award receives an allocation of 35,000 euros, to be used for both an exhibition at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson and a publication.
The Fondation d’entreprise Hermès is the patron of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Creation Award.
FUNCTIONING AND GRANT
The winner is chosen by an international jury of seven art professionals.
The €35,000 endowment is intended to help the winner complete his or her project. In addition, he/she will be given support in developing his/her project and curating the exhibition.
The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson covers the production and publishing costs.
Lonchamp, Paris, 1969 © Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos
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