Ars vivens
French independent publishing house specialising in art law and the economics of art.
Last updated September 28, 2026
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Overview
Ars vivens (also styled Éditions Ars vivens) is an independent French publishing house specialising in law and the economics of art. According to its official website, it publishes reference works intended for artists, gallery owners, art and culture professionals and their advisers. Its catalogue is organised around practical legal guides, notably the 'Contrats du monde de l'art' (Contracts of the art world) collection, which covers contract negotiation and drafting for painters, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, gallery owners and art dealers. A recurring author in the catalogue is Véronique Chambaud, whose titles include 'Art et fiscalité – droit fiscal de l'art' and several volumes of the contracts series. The publisher presents itself as a specialist in art law and art business, with editions updated to reflect recent legislative and tax developments. The company is based in France and operates primarily in the French-language market. It is an independent, privately held publisher; no parent company or stock listing is indicated in the available sources.
History
Ars vivens is a French independent publishing house specialising in law and the economics of art. It publishes reference works aimed at artists, gallery owners, art and culture professionals and their advisers. Its catalogue is built around practical legal guides, most notably the 'Contrats du monde de l'art' collection, which provides model contracts, drafting advice and legal and case-law context for painters, sculptors, photographers, graphic designers, illustrators, gallery owners and art dealers. A central author in the catalogue is Véronique Chambaud, whose works include 'Art et fiscalité – droit fiscal de l'art' and multiple volumes of the contracts series. The publisher states that its editions are updated to reflect recent legislative and tax developments. The company is based in France and operates in the French-language market. It is an independent, privately held publisher; no parent company or stock listing is indicated in the available sources.
Products and positioning
Independent specialist publisher of reference works on art law and the economics of art for art-world professionals and their advisers.
Art et fiscalité – droit fiscal de l'art
Reference work on the tax rules applicable to art and its market, and to artistic and cultural patronage, updated to reflect recent legislative and tax developments.
Contrats du monde de l'art – graphiste, illustrateur
Reference book for negotiating and drafting contracts used by graphic designers, illustrators and creative freelancers, with models, drafting and usage advice.
Contrats du monde de l'art – galeriste, marchand d'art
Reference book for negotiating and drafting contracts used by a gallery owner, with models, drafting and usage advice, and legal and case-law context.
Contrats du monde de l'art – photographe
26 contracts used by photographers to protect their copyright and earn a living from their photos, with models, essential clauses, drafting and usage advice, and legal and case-law context.
Contrats du monde de l'art – artiste peintre, sculpteur, plasticien
28 contracts used by visual artists to defend their rights and earn a living from their art, presented and explained, with models, essential clauses, drafting and usage advice.
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