Who are we ?

Founded in 1999 with the pioneering mission of supporting the French contemporary art scene, the Fondation Pernod Ricard is located near Saint-Lazare station and has been directed by Antonia Scintilla since 2023.

The richness of its programme and the diversity of its commitments are rooted in the conviction that art is a powerful force for empowerment and for fostering more inclusive ways of living together.

Each year, the Fondation presents four exhibitions shaped by a rigorous editorial vision, alongside a weekly programme of talks, invitations and public events, all of which are also accessible online. It also develops several research residency formats within its project space, Aperto, and organises numerous events in partnership with art schools, publishing houses and a wide range of institutions. All of these activities are free of charge and open to everyone.

In France and internationally, its off-site initiatives help broaden the visibility of artists, as well as the curators, writers and other figures from the fields of art, culture and ideas with whom the Fondation collaborates.

By encouraging experimentation, the circulation of ideas and the transformation of artistic practices across different scales, the Fondation's team continually renews its methods and perspectives. This commitment aims to sustain a demanding and ongoing dialogue with the actors of an ever-evolving art scene that remains closely connected to contemporary issues.

In this spirit, following the 25th edition of its Prize in 2025, the Fondation undertook a far-reaching reflection on the framework that had historically shaped this long-standing initiative supporting the French art scene.

With the introduction of the Nouveau Programme, the Foundation now reaffirms its commitment to a renewed model of support and accompaniment, moving beyond the competitive and accelerated structures that continue to dominate much of the art world. In their place, it offers a long-term, attentive and fully tailored programme of support, reflecting the ethos of its wider programming.

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President
Alexandre Ricard

Director
Antonia Scintilla

Executive Assistant
Claudia Mania-Weiss

Artistic Program Manager
Franck Balland

Public Engagement and Communication Manager
Alice Mouldaïa / Milena Oldfield

Artistic Projects Coordinator
Noémie Pacaud

Technical Manager
Claire Hemming

Publications and Bookshop Coordinator
Vincent Duché

Communication Officer
Virginia Quadjovie

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For 25 years, the Fondation Pernod Ricard Prize has rewarded an artist from the young French art scene.

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Continuing its commitment to the contemporary art scene in France, in 2025 the Foundation is inaugurating the Nouveau Programme, an evolution of its Prize, affirming its desire to support artists over the long term, through redesigned formats and renewed support methods.

_{Saodat Ismailova © Lorenzo Palmeri, 2024 ; Alexandre Khondji, autoportrait © Alexandre Khondji ; Hélène Yamba-Guimbi, autoportrait © Hélène Yamba-Guimbi ; Liberty Adrien © Monique Sarazin}