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The Fondation is currently closed. It will reopen on October 9th for the "Gustave Fayet, Collector - Designer. Icons of Modern Art" exhibition".

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Une œuvre, une rencontre : «Inside the horizon »

Let yourself be guided through the work by the insights and reflections of Germain Louvet, Danseur Étoile at the Paris Opera, and Aime Simone, singer.

Une œuvre, une rencontre : «Inside the horizon »

Let yourself be guided through the work by the insights and reflections of Germain Louvet, Danseur Étoile at the Paris Opera, and Aime Simone, singer.

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Relive the highlights of the programme and discover exclusive content from the Fondation

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Exhibition "Calder. Rêver en équilibre" for children

Introduce the youngest to the world of the American artist Calder through a selection of his major works.

Calder in 6 works by Alexander S. C. Rower

Sandy Rower, Alexander Calder’s grandson and president of the Calder Foundation, New York, presents six major works by the artist.

Armineh Negahdari, Interview - Open Space #18

As part of the Open Space program, the Fondation Louis Vuitton presents Armineh Negahdari’s (b. 1994, Iran) first solo exhibition in a French institution, on view in Gallery 8.

Une œuvre, une rencontre : "Inside the horizon" by Ólafur Elíasson

Stepping into Ólafur Elíasson’s work "Inside the Horizon" is like walking through a kaleidoscope...

Music

Relive the highlights and concerts of the music programme in the Fondation's Auditorium

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Concert : Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica Orchestra, Fuad Ibrahimov – “America”

For this second birthday concert, Gidon Kremer explores three generations of American composers, including Charles Ives, a pioneering figure in the development of uniquely American classical music.

Concert : Gidon Kremer, Orchestre Kremerata Baltica – From Mozart to Chopin

For this third concert dedicated to Maestro Gidon Kremer, Kremerata Baltica juxtaposes all the poetry and unpredictability of the music of Mozart with the warm lyricism of British minimalist composer Michael Nyman and the humour of Russian composer Alexan

Piano Jazz Sessions - Robert Glasper

After sessions by Herbie Hancock and Brad Mehldau, it is now Robert Glasper and his trio taking the stage for an acoustic performance as guests of the Fondation's Piano Jazz Sessions.

Behind the scenes

Discover the behind the scenes of the building and the exhibitions

Simon Hantaï : How to restaure an art work?

GAUGUIN'S PARROTS REGAIN THEIR COLOURS

A night at the Fondation

Behind the scenes : "Icons of Modern Art. The Chtchoukine Collection"

Daniel Buren : Mur(s) pour Simon, travaux in situ et en six mouvements

Behind the scenes : "Canyon" by Katharina Grosse

Claude Monet’s Agapanthus triptych

"The Red Studio" in the Conservation Lab

Architecture

Starting with a pencil sketch on a blank sheet of paper, Frank Gehry designed “a magnificent vessel for Paris.
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Ellsworth Kelly and the Auditorium

In 2012, the Fondation commissioned the artist Ellsworth Kelly to create a series of works for the future Auditorium of the building, designed by architect Franck Gehry.

Creating feeling - A moving architectural journey

"The great work of architectures expresses feeling. When you visit and see them there's a transfer of feeling from the artist, the architect, other time through the ages, to now.” - Frank Gehry

Dive into Frank Gehry's architecture

Dive into the heart of Frank Gehry's architecture with this *Parkour performance in the Fondation's building.

The Auditorium of the Fondation

Events, concerts, discussions... The Auditorium takes different shapes through all the seasons of the Fondation. Come behind the curtains and see its transformation.

13 000 m² of glass

In order to conform to Frank Gehry's design, the people involved in the construction work found solutions to numerous unprecedented technical challenges, from the initial conception of the project right through to its finishing touches.

Time lapse : construction of the building

Relive the construction of building from September 2009 to August 2014.

The glass sails

This great architectural exploit has already taken its place among the iconic works of 21st-century architecture. Each stage of construction pushed back the boundaries of conventional architecture to create a unique building that makes a dream come true.

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Visitors share their thoughts on the artworks on display at the Fondation

In equilibrium with Angelin Prejlocaj

In equilibrium with Nathan Paulin

A look back at the installation of Alexander Calder's "Five Swords" (1976) and "Black Flag" 1974

A look back at the installation of "Calder. Rêver en équilibre"

Behind the scenes of the installations of "Calder. Rêver en équilibre" exhibition.

Diane, a cultural guide at the Fondation, introduces us to the waterfall, where nature interact with the building.

The Fondation by day and night through the eyes of Quentin Deronzier

2023 is the centenary of the birth of the American painter and sculptor Ellsworth Kelly

A poetic walk around the Foundation's waterfall

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