The Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation
In the spring of 2021, the Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation(1) opened the doors to its new home. A look back on the past year - the first in this new space, and one with a particular post-pandemic context - paints a rich picture of the Foundation’s lasting commitment to French artists as well as the exciting path ahead.
For over 20 years, the Foundation has shaped its identity by promoting storied and emerging French artists around the world. Its reflection of the diversity of artistic creation - and its commitment to nourishing it - has only been strengthened following its move to a multi-disciplinary space within The Island, the Group’s headquarters in Paris.
A new legacy of artistic sponsorship
This new location marks a new chapter in the Foundation’s ongoing mission to support artistic creation in all its forms, making it free and accessible to all. Located right next to the Saint-Lazare train station in central Paris, the space invites curious new audiences to come and explore, while the 1,000 convivialists working at The Island are also able to easily visit the venue.
Unlike many similar corporate entities, the Foundation’s focus is not on expanding and curating a permanent collection but instead on discovering and sharing the art of burgeoning artists. Its identity is shaped by those who animate the physical space on a daily basis: the artists, curators, authors, intellectuals and visitors who reflect the true diversity of creation. In this spirit, the Foundation features convivial spaces that bring artists and their art together with the public, as well as dedicated programmes to support young and emerging talents. On the following page, discover some of the ways in which the Foundation is supporting emerging contemporary artists in Paris and around the world.
(1) The Ricard Corporate Foundation until 1 July, 2020.