Supporting the arts, creation and research
Bringing people together through art, creation and meaningful missions is the beating heart of our philanthropic actions. Our mission - one which was started by our founder, Paul Ricard, is to share our passion for artistry and innovation with the largest possible audience.
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Pernod Ricard Foundation
Located at The Island, our flagship headquarters in Paris, the Pernod Ricard Foundation is a multidisciplinary art space open to all and free of charge. Since it began over 20 years ago, the foundation has featured more than 1,000 artists, invited by 250 curators as part of 150 exhibitions. Not having its own collection, its identity is shaped by those who bring it to life on a daily basis - artists, curators, authors, intellectuals, and the general public. It’s one of generosity, and an openness to art and the changing sensibilities that guide our present.
During the year the foundation was home to exhibitions such as Do You Believe in Ghosts?, which showcased the work of six artists brought together by curator Fernanda Brenner. They included the winner of the 2023 Pernod Ricard Prize, Eden Tinto Collins, whose award included the purchase of her installation A Pinch of Kola, which was donated to the Centre Pompidou. The award also allows her to benefit from support for a personal project abroad. Another highlight was David Douard’s first exhibition as curator in an institution, which brought together thirteen artists from different generations and with diverse practices. The exhibition made it possible to demonstrate the way in which a certain “energy” of creation is diffused in the form of a singular environment of proximity and influences.
Bintou Dembélé, G.R.O.O.V.E. performed at the Centre Pompidou
Live performance at the Centre Pompidou
As an historic patron of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, Pernod Ricard maintains a close relationship with the largest modern art museum in Europe. Since 2023, the Group has been investing in the Centre’s Live performance programming. As the ultimate medium for connection and humanity, performance and dance bring people together beyond cultures, languages and generations. The Group also supports this discipline through outdoor performances, free and accessible to all, by supporting artists like Maroussia Rebecq, Gael Faure among others.