Exhibitions
Each year, the Foundation proposes collective or monographic exhibitions, highlighting creators from around the world whose work encourages reflection on the major issues of our time.
The Monkey and the Clay
At the intersection of play, poetry and science fiction, the exhibition The Monkey and the Clay brings together nine international artists who explore the theme of collaboration between species.
Events
Find throughout the year a cultural program dialoguing with the exhibitions: lectures, round tables discussions, workshops and screenings are an opportunity to meet the professionals welcomed at the Foundation, and to tackle with them the issues of their research.
Agora du Design – Introduction to the 2025 Winners
As part of Paris Design Week, the 2025 Agora du Design award winners—who are being hosted by the Foundation this year—will present their projects during an afternoon session dedicated to socially engaged and forward-looking research-based design approaches.
Roundtable Discussion – European Heritage Days
Roundtable discussion on ecological imaginaries as part of the European Heritage Days.
“Design and Medical Care” Seminar with the VULCA Chair
Seminar to present the findings of the VULCA Chair on the connections between design and medicine, with a view to developing new treatment methods.
Silvana Mc Nulty – Tying, Weaving, Embroidering, and Binding!
Workshop with artist Silvana Mc Nulty to create fantastical pieces using embroidery and braiding techniques.
Residencies
Throughout the year, the Foundation welcomes creators – designers, artists, architects, researchers… – to its workshops for research, experimentation and production residencies in order to support professionals in contemporary creation.
Marie Bette x 19CRAC – Production sponsorship
Marie Bette's residency, as part of a production grant in partnership with the 19CRAC in Montbéliard
Jean-Baptiste Fastrez x madd Bordeaux – Production sponsorship
Support for the production of a fountain bench by designer Jean-Baptiste Fastrez for theentrance hall of the MADD Bordeaux.