Heritage and the arts
Culture and heritage are pillars for the construction and development of each community. Both an inheritance from former generations and a legacy to future ones, cultural heritage constitutes a common property resource which creates an essential link at the heart of societies.
The Michelin Corporate Foundation is very engaged in the life of territories where the Group is implanted, and supports cultural creation and contributes to the preservation of local heritage.
“Virtually Versailles” at Singapor!
To promote and highlight France’s cultural heritage using cutting-edge technology was the bold initiative that persuaded the Michelin Corporate Foundation to partner the Château de Versailles and the ESSEC Business School in organizing in Singapore the first digital exploration of the palace and grounds of Versailles, entitled “Virtually Versailles”. This exhibition, which opened in November…
Discover this projectFORTRESS OF SAINT-VIDAL
Built and fortified from the 11th to the 16th century near Puy-en-Velay (Haute-Loire), the castle of Saint-Vidal is one of the best preserved medieval fortress in the aera. It is a jewel of military architecture of Auvergne, and is listed Historic Monument.
Discover this projectCELEBRATE THE OPENING OF V&A MUSEUM OF DESIGN DUNDEE
London-based museum V&A is the world’s greatest museum of art, design and performance and is one of the largest museums in Europe. This year they are expanding their footprint by opening their first museum outside of London – V&A Dundee.
Discover this projectThe Michelin Corporate Foundation and La Sauvegarde de l’Art Français
Since 2014, the Michelin Corporate Foundation has been engaged alongside La Sauvegarde de l’Art Français. It is giving particular backing to the ‘Biggest Museum in France’ campaign whose aim is to safeguard and showcase the artworks of France’s small towns. Students from the Sciences Politiques and Sorbonne universities in Paris are especially involved in this…
Discover this project“TRANSFORMATION”: A SCULPTURE ON TEAM SPIRIT AND SPORT
A.R.T.S. (Art. Research. Technology. Science.) is an association in Clermont-Ferrand of artists, scientists, academics… who reflect on the relationship between art, science, and technology and whose works combine these different areas.
Discover this projectACADÉMIE DES SCIENCES : EVENTS TO MARK THE ACADEMY’S 350TH ANNIVERSARY
The Académie des sciences is celebrating its 350th anniversary. It is dedicated to the development of the sciences and provides scientific advice to government bodies. Independent and enduring, and placed under the protection of the President of the French Republic, the Académie des sciences is one of the five academies sitting within the Institut de France.
Discover this project2017/2018 CHORAL SEASON
The Chœur Régional d’Auvergne is an ensemble of amateur singers whose director since its creation has been Blaise Plumettaz. Its reason for being is the pursuit of choral excellence and the pleasure of sharing music.
Formed in 2000, the choir has acquired a reputation extending beyond borders thanks to
its spirited music-making in the four départements of the region.