LA FONDATION
About
Created in 2018, la Fondation Desperados pour l’art urbain is the first company foundation of the Heineken Group in France. It embodies the extension of nearly twenty years of patronage for contemporary urban creation and its artists.
Since the mid-1990s, the group has engaged with many actors in the urban scene, multiplying collaborations and partnerships, notably with the 9th Concept collective. With the creation of La Fondation, this commitment takes on a new dimension: structured, sustainable support at the service of an evolving artistic movement.
La Fondation carries strong values: freedom, creativity, audacity. It places exchange and sharing at the heart of its actions, addressing both artists, cultural actors and the general public.
Its missions are structured around two main areas:
– Promoting urban art in all its formsby making it accessible to as many people as possible.
– Supporting artistic creation, accompanying emerging artists·e·s as confirmed·e·in their projects.
Anchored in its history and resolutely oriented towards the future, la Fondation Desperados pour l’art urbain sincerely accompanies those who make contemporary creation vibrate.
OUR MISSIONS
« CELEBRATION OF RICHESS AND DIVERSITY »
« EXPERIMENT AND INNOVATION »
« ACCESSIBILITY AND SHARE »
OUR VALUES
FREEDOM
CREATIVITY
AUDACE
F.A.Q.
Where is la Fondation Desperados pour l’art urbain ?
la Fondation Desperados pour l’art urbain is nomadic: it invests in various places throughout France, from public spaces to atypical sites. To remain informed·e·We invite you to follow us on our social networks and to consult our website regularly.
I'm an artist, how can I contact you?
You can write to us at contact@fondationdesperados. Present your world, your projects and your ideas for collaboration: we study each proposal carefully, according to our focus and ongoing projects.
How La Fondation Does she select the artists she collaborates with?
The selection is based on the artistic direction of La Fondation, which highlights all forms of urban art. We pay particular attention to the relevance of the project, its urban anchor and its accessibility to as many people as possible, while valuing bold and inclusive approaches.
Do you organize exhibitions or events open to the public?
All our events are free and open to everyone. Accessibility is at the heart of our mission.
Are your exhibitions and events accessible to people with reduced mobility?
We make our exhibitions and events accessible to people with reduced mobility, as far as the opportunities offered by the places invested are concerned. Each site with its own constraints, we recommend that you consult the specific practical information for each event or contact us upstream for further details.
How to stay informed about your next actions or exhibitions?
You can follow the news from la Fondation Desperados pour l’art urbain on Instagram (@Fondationdesperados) and on our website. A newsletter is being prepared and will be available soon. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at contact@fondationdesperados.
Do you propose partnerships with institutions, companies or associations?
Supporting urban art actors is at the heart of our mission. We carefully consider and respond to proposals for partnerships from institutions, associations or artists where possible, based on our focus and resources. Do not hesitate to contact us to present your project.
What types of projects La Fondation Does she support?
We accompany projects related to urban art in all its forms: exhibitions, public space interventions, residences, production of works... We particularly value innovative, committed and connected initiatives.
Where can we see the works of the collection of La Fondation ?
Currently, the collection is presented internally or loaned to institutions. Until you can open it to the public, we invite you to discover an overview of it on Instagram (@fondationdesperados) through our short programs: DEZOOM.