In 1886 Biva exhibited three works, including "Une rue de Ville-d'Avray, La Nuit", at the "Exposition Internationale de Blanc et Noir" (Louvre, Pavillon de l'enseignement, Rue des Tuileries, Paris, 20 March-20 April 1886). Biva's was awarded the "Médaille de bronze" at the Exposition Universelle (1900), inviting the attention of the Purchasing Committee, while his teacher Alexandre Nozal was awarded the silver medal.