Fondation nationale des arts graphiques et plastiques, Arts foundation in 8th arrondissement, France.
The Fondation nationale des arts graphiques et plastiques is an arts foundation based at Hotel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris and operates a 10-hectare estate in Nogent-sur-Marne. This property contains artist studios, exhibition spaces, and a retirement home for elderly artists.
The foundation was established in 1976, drawing from two major bequests: Baroness Rothschild's donation in 1922 and the Smith sisters' contribution in 1944. These financial gifts provided the base for creating an institution dedicated to supporting visual artists.
The foundation runs the MABA contemporary art center, which holds multiple exhibitions annually focusing on graphic design and moving images. Visitors can experience how visual artists working today use these mediums to express their ideas.
Visiting requires planning since the estate is spread across Nogent-sur-Marne with limited public access to different sections. Check in advance which areas are open to visitors and what conditions apply to each space.
At Hotel Salomon de Rothschild, a cabinet of curiosities displays over 300 objects from Adele's personal collection, ranging from ancient times to the early 20th century. These items reflect the founder's artistic tastes and collecting passions.
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