About

Giving shape to the imagination

 

Founded in 2004 by Eva Albarran, the agency conceives, develops and produces contemporary art projects at the intersection of artistic creation, architecture, public space and the built environment. It supports artists, cultural institutions, local authorities, foundations and private sector partners in the realisation of ambitious projects, both in France and internationally.

 

For over twenty years, the agency has been applying its expertise to works of art, exhibitions, public commissions and cultural events that bring about lasting change to places and perspectives. From defining a cultural strategy to the production and installation of works, it is involved at every stage of the project, combining artistic vision, technical expertise and operational support.

 

Over the years, Eva Albarran & Co has established itself as a leading player in contemporary artistic production. The agency has supported the realization of major programmes such as Nuit Blanche in Paris, Un Été au Havre, Les Extatiques, Mondes Nouveaux, the Triennale La Contemporaine de Nîmes, and the artistic programme for the Grand Paris Express, one of the most ambitious programmes for contemporary art commissions in Europe.

 

This experience also extends to numerous international projects developed in collaboration with artists, foundations, collectors, cultural institutions and clients across Europe, the Middle East and other regions. Used to working within a variety of cultural, architectural and regulatory contexts, the agency adopts an approach based on dialogue, adaptability and high production standards, regardless of the scale or complexity of the projects.

 

The agency also maintains long-term collaborations with French and international artists, supporting them in the design and realization of permanent works, monumental installations, exhibitions and experimental projects. Thanks to a network of specialist partners and a multidisciplinary team comprising producers, administrators, architects, urban planners and scenographers, Eva Albarran & Co brings together the skills best suited to the challenges of each project.

 

Convinced that art is a powerful catalyst for change, the agency pays particular attention to projects that forge links between artworks, venues and their audiences. It is committed to bringing about ambitious and sustainable projects that transform local areas, foster connections and give shape to new imaginaries.

 

 

+ Analysis of artistic issues in consultation with the sponsor
+ Diagnosis of territory and feasibility study (identification, analysis of sites, synthesis of technical and security issues)
+ Definition and management of budgets in a logic of optimization of resources
+ Writing of files for obtaining administrative authorizations
+ Taking into account constraints, drafting specific technical specifications and site scenography
+ Synergy of the necessary skills
+ Assistance with contracting (artist consultation, advertising, analysis of bids, selection committees, signing of agreements with winners, negotiation of rights and payments)
+ General coordination of interventions related to the project management

Cultural events
Among the many major cultural events supported such as the 60th anniversary of La Défense, A Summer in Le Havre or the French Pavilion of the Biennale of Venice, the agency Eva Albarran & Co ensures the production of Nuit Blanche, unmissable meeting of the Parisian contemporary art scene since 2011. It is with expertise, rigor and surrounded by an artistic director that the agency is invested in the production of works of art through the city of Paris for a night.

1% for arts
The core business of Eva Albarran & Co is the collaboration with the public sector. To support the creation, the agency is invested in the 1% for arts. Listening carefully to the artists and sponsors, the agency is in charge of the presentation file, the implementation of a calendar, the administrative follow-up as well as the identification of the technical and human needs for the production of the artworks.

Exhibitions
The agency Eva Albarran & Co accompanies the artists in the production of their exhibitions. During its many years of collaborations, the agency has forged strong ties with artists to produce intimate and monumental exhibitions in important cultural institutions. Among others, Eva Albarran & Co is involved in the production of Christian Boltanski, Felice Varini and Céleste Bousier Mougenot exhibitions, both local and international. In close collaboration with the artists, it provides the coordination, logistics, administration and scenography required for an exhibition.

Société du Grand Paris
Société du Grand Paris entrusted the programming and implementation of the Grand Paris Express cultural project to the Creative Group. Within this team, and under the art direction of José-Manuel Gonçalvès and associate curators Laurent Le Bon, Fabrice Bousteau, Alexia Fabre and Franck Lamy for Mac/Val, the agency Eva Albarran & Co is in charge of the production of visual arts, including tandem works designed for the 68 stations and technical centers of the network, as well as nomadic works installed in the public space during the construction site.

Private commissions
The agency Eva Albarran & Co responds to the many creative initiative of private companies. It assures a mission of advisory and handles all the stages of production for the realization of artistic events and works of art both perennial and temporary such as Felice Varini’s exhibition untitled Panoramas at the shopping centre Beaugrenelle belonging to APSYS group or the cultural programming as part of the transformation project Paris Gare du Nord 2024 won by Ceetrus.

+ Eva Albarran: Director

+ Tatiana Titli: Executive Manager

+ Adriana Suarez: Production administrator

+ Pauline Coste: Production administration officer

+  Sara Kermarec: Production Manager

+ Eve Jousset: Production Manager

+ Luz Gyalui: Quinquennale Production Director

 

Grand Paris Express

+ Catherine Daël: Head of division

+ Benoit Giard: Projects supervisor

+ Sophie Gogol: Production Manager

+ Pauline Grapa: Production Manager

+ Jeanne Bakouche: Production Manager