History

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

From the very start of the collection, the offices of Giverny Capital were converted to house part of it. To date, the offices house over 200 works of art. These unusual workspaces create bridges between 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 Giverny Foundation for Contemporary Art was established. This non-profit organization promotes current practices and contributes to the accessibility of the arts in Quebec. Since then, its team has been leading a dynamic program at 3333 Crémazie Est, in Montreal, and at the Observatoire de Shefford, two venues it administers.