History

François Rochon, founder and president of the wealth management firm Giverny Capital has been involved in the arts and culture community for many years. Since 2001, he has collected contemporary works, mostly from Quebec and Canada, to support and promote local creativity. Passionate about contemporary art, François Rochon sees art as a reflection of an era. He therefore selects major works by Quebec, Canadian and international artists that he hopes will stand the test of time.  

Since the inception of the collection, the offices of Giverny Capital have been transformed to showcase a portion of it. Today, over 200 works are displayed there, creating a unique environment that bridges the worlds of art and business.

The continuity of the artistic practices that form part of the Giverny Capital Collection is ensured by a series of exhibition projects aimed at a wider public. Since 2007, the Prix Giverny Capital has been highlighting the work of a mid-career Quebec artist whose practice has received little or no recognition from the art world. This biennial prize is accompanied by a $10,000 bursary, to encourage excellence, originality and artistic strength.

In 2016, the Fondation Giverny pour l’art contemporain was established to promote contemporary artistic practices and enhance access to the arts in Quebec. Since then, its team has organized dynamic exhibitions at its two locations : 3333 Crémazie Est in Montreal, and L’Observatoire in Shefford.