SoCultures Magazine 2018 Vol 1 | Page 53

SoCultures October 2018 India & France Rooted in the heart of Greater Paris, in the Bois de Boulogne, where Paris meets Neuilly-sur-Seine this private cultural initiative, was born of a shared passion aspired to become part of the Île-de-France literally means "Island of France" cultural landscape and rekindle cultural conversations. Among several objectives of the foundation, some prominent ones are to promote openness and dialogue with artists, intellectuals and the public. Introduce the multi-dimensional cultural experience to the visitors that informs, exhibits and showcases the works of the 20th and 21st centuries in an exceptional space. Not only exhibiting artists’ avant garde works, but also presenting them in an ingenious, vibrant architecture designed by Frank Gehry helping the artists and visitors to foster creative dialogues. _FaçadeNord_nuit_FOG 4674.jpg© Iwan Baan / Fondation Louis Vuitton The Foundation’s artistic programmes: The foundation Louis Vuitton presents a year-long international programme of events embracing the history and diversity of linguistic and artistic creation of the 20 th and 21 st centuries. 53 | P a g e