ernard Arnault, President of LVMH Louis Vuitton . Moët Hennessy, and Yves Carcelle, President of Louis Vuitton, announced the birth of the Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation during a press conference which was held on Monday 2 October at the LVMH headquarters in Paris.
The birth of this Foundation is in line with the 15-year commitment of LVMH and Louis Vuitton to promote culture, heritage and contemporary creation, especially through 26 exhibits sponsored by the Group in France. The Louis Vuitton Foundation for Creation gives a new dimension to this approach and will be sited in the Jardin d’Acclimatation, an exceptional Paris location.
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Night view of the LOUIS VUITTON Foundation for Creation
adapted from a project by Frank Gehry
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The site characterized by its universal calling will be designed by Frank Gehry, the world-renowned architect and author of many exceptional projects including the famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao and the DZ Bank Building in Berlin.
Frank Gehry has said: "I am particularly honored that Bernard Arnault and Yves Carcelle chose me to design and carry out the architectural project for this Foundation which will give concrete expression to years of exceptional patronage from LVMH and Louis Vuitton in favor of arts and artists from all walks of life. This is a major decision for the world of Art and I am enthusiastic about designing a magnificent vessel in Paris that will symbolize France's devotion to culture".
To access the webcast of the press conference: please click here
To access the press release: please click here
To access the press kit: please click here
(Published on October 3rd, 2006)
