Diptyque Foundation

The Diptyque Foundation

The mission of the Diptyque Foundation is to inspire and cultivate the imagination at the heart of society by supporting artistic creation and environmental initiatives as powerful, transformative forces for the common good.

Missions

1. Protect and preserve our botanical heritage

The "Conservatoire poétique du vivant" (Poetic Conservatory of the Living) initiative will launch in 2025 with three dedicated programmes and four ambitious partnerships to safeguard botanical diversity.

2. Promote artistic research that fosters a dialogue between art and nature

The "De la Nature à l'Œuvre" (From Nature to Creation) programme initiates artistic research projects rooted in nature and the evocative power of scent. Embracing a multidisciplinary approach, it fosters collaboration between a diverse community of artists, scientists, botanists and many others.

3. Help people reconnect with nature

The Diptyque Foundation’s third programme, “Les Petits Apprentis du Vivant” (The Little Apprentices of the Living), seeks to combat “plant amnesia” by raising public awareness, particularly among young people, of the rich diversity of our botanical heritage and the vital importance of biodiversity. Starting in 2025, the Foundation will collaborate with organisations working to deepen environmental understanding and advance long-term efforts to protect our planet’s future.

LAURENCE SEMICHON, PRESIDENT OF THE DIPTYQUE FOUNDATION

"Through the Diptyque Foundation, we are helping to build a more creative, compassionate and sustainable future. As a catalyst for emotion and reflection, the Foundation encourages everyone to reconnect with the beauty of the natural world, where art engages in a dialogue with nature to spark the imagination and inspire positive change. This inspiring journey has only just begun."

Support

Initiatives under Mission 1: Protect and preserve our botanical heritage

Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle

As a benefactor of one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious herbaria, the National Herbarium at the Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle in Paris, the Foundation is helping to preserve and protect its outstanding scientific legacy.

French Academy in Rome – Villa Medici

The Diptyque Foundation has become a patron of the gardens of Villa Medici, in support of its landscaped heritage where art and nature interact. As part of the Re-enchanter la Villa Médicis program, it is contributing to the revitalization of the Jardin des Parterres, redesigned with the artist and ceramist Natsuko Uchino and the poet Laura Vazquez, around twenty rare lemon trees placed on pedestals engraved with verses. She is also involved in the creation of a residency dedicated to the art of gardening.

École Nationale Supérieure de Paysage de Versailles

The Foundation is partnering with the École nationale supérieure de paysage in Versailles to create the École supérieure de jardin, a new centre of excellence dedicated to the art of gardens, with the aim of reviving the long-lost profession of Master Gardener. You can learn more about the programme, admissions and career opportunities on the École’s website.

Jardin Serre de la Madone

The Diptyque Foundation is helping to restore and bring to life a remarkable "Arts and Crafts" garden on the French Riviera: the Serre de la Madone. Home to over 5,000 rare plant species and four national collections, the garden is a living testament to the region’s extraordinary botanical heritage.