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Louis Vuitton Foundation
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France
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Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France
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About Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation is an art centre and a museum. It was established at the initiative of French entrepreneur and the LVMH group's CEO Bernard Arnault. Today, it hosts many events including special exhibitions, lectures, talks, educational activities and workshops, concerts and many more. It aims at keeping an open dialogue with artists and creating a space where creation and innovation is showcased.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Louis Vuitton Foundation
- Inaugurated in October of 2014, it is a well-recognized art museum and cultural center in Paris. This is evident in its design and 21st-century magnificent architecture. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, he drew inspiration from the image of a "sailing ship."
- The building is settled within the Jardin d'Acclimatation which itself is a part of an 846-hectare public park constructed in the mid-19th century in the sixteenth arrondissement of Paris, called the Bois de Boulogne.
- The building includes 11 galleries, storage areas, offices, education spaces. It also has a museum store, a restaurant, and an auditorium. In addition, a concert hall that can accommodate from 350 to 1000 people can also be seen here.
- The foundation puts emphasis on international contemporary art, which is divided into 4 categories, which are Contemplative, Pop, Expressionist, and Music & Sound. It houses hundreds of art pieces including paintings, sculptures, installations, and media artworks.
- Named after the architect, "Le Frank" is a delightful restaurant one must explore. The star chef Jean-Louis Nomicos, presents sophisticated meals which are a combination French cuisine and flavours from all around the world.
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