François Hébel and Agnès Sire Discuss the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation's New Direction
In November 2018, artpress published an interview with François Hébel and Agnès Sire about the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation's evolving mission. The conversation, conducted by Étienne Hatt, explores the institution's second phase under their leadership. Hébel and Sire detail their vision for expanding the foundation's programming beyond its original focus on Henri Cartier-Bresson's legacy. They discuss plans to incorporate contemporary photography and related visual arts. The interview reveals strategic decisions about exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational initiatives. Both leaders emphasize maintaining the foundation's Paris location while broadening its artistic scope. They address challenges of balancing historical preservation with contemporary relevance. Specific programming details and future projects are outlined throughout the discussion.
Key facts
- The interview was published in artpress issue 460 in November 2018
- François Hébel and Agnès Sire lead the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation
- Étienne Hatt conducted the interview
- The foundation is entering its second phase of development
- The institution is expanding beyond Henri Cartier-Bresson's work alone
- Contemporary photography and visual arts will be incorporated
- The foundation maintains its Paris location
- Educational initiatives are part of the new direction
Entities
Artists
- François Hébel
- Agnès Sire
- Étienne Hatt
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
Institutions
- Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation
- artpress
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —