SANDRA HEGEDÜS

Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sandra Hegedüs studied philosophy and cinema. A militant artist, she took part in several performances before settling in France, where she developed a career as a documentary film producer. In 2005, her love of art led her to build up a collection of contemporary art. Her desire to make a stronger commitment to supporting creative work naturally led her to become a patron of the arts. In 2009, she set up SAM Art Projects, to promote the work of foreign artists in France and French artists abroad, through residencies and the awarding of a prize, linking the Paris art scene with countries outside the usual art world circuits, and building bridges between Europe and non-Western countries.