Being an Artist in France
The art scene in France is different in many ways from the UK art world, in the same way as the two countries are culturally distinct.
Concepts such as disability arts, Black and minority ethnic practice, evaluation and even the way the public and private funding or gallery systems work can be radically different between the UK and France.
Use the pages in this section to learn about these differences and prepare to be an artist in France.
This article is from the Artlaw Archive of Henry Lydiate's columns published in Art Monthly since 1976, and may contain out of date material.
The article is for information only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
Readers should consult a solicitor for legal advice on specific matters, and artists in London can get free online legal advice from Artquest
The article is for information only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice.
Readers should consult a solicitor for legal advice on specific matters, and artists in London can get free online legal advice from Artquest