Genius Loci

Founded in Paris in 2021 by the curator Marion Vignal, Genius Loci is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting historic architecture and contemporary creation.

Our mission

Genius Loci spotlights hidden or little-known architectural treasures, offering exceptional opportunities to visit private venues that are normally closed to the public.

Allowing these sites to be discovered and more widely known, the organization’s events create a dialogue between architecture and contemporary art and design, revealing each venue’s artistic resonance and revitalizing its intrinsic spirit.

Through its program of exhibitions in rare architectural creations of historic significance, Genius Loci pays tribute to outstanding artists and designers, taking a human, personal approach to their work and their creative development.

Breaking down barriers between artistic genres and forging links between past and present, heritage and modernity, each exhibition unites artists from various creative disciplines, ranging from painting and sculpture to olfactory design, music and digital art.

In its experiential exhibitions, Genius Loci strives to bring architecture to life through a sensation-oriented approach, the better to reveal the inner identity of a masterpiece.

These events are open to the general public, by reservation, and aim to reach the widest possible audience.

Experiental exhibitions

Genius Loci is a unique program of immersive exhibitions that create a dialogue between architecture, design and contemporary art.

Each edition takes visitors inside a historic site of exceptional artistic value, revealing its distinctive nature through special commissions and works inspired by the essence of the place and the personality of its creator.

Conceived as a sensation-oriented trajectory, a Genius Loci event ushers the public into a here and now that elicits all the senses – an intimate experience incorporating sight, sound and olfaction, drawing impetus from the architecture and its animate thought.

Genius Loci is an international traveling project developed by Marion Vignal and managed by the non-profit organization of the same name.

Support Us

By supporting Genius Loci, you take part in the preservation of architectural heritage and the promotion of contemporary creation. Your contribution helps increase public awareness of architectural history as well as contemporary art and design.

Join us in a program of original, unique experiences backed by an approach that favors greater sustainability, outreach and sharing.

Become a Friend of Genius Loci

Are you passionate about contemporary art, architecture and design? Do you love discovering little-known architectural treasures, meeting up-and-coming artists and staying in close touch with the contemporary creative scene?

Join our community and take part in a program of exclusive experiences all year long, in France and other countries.

Become a Friend – $1,000 Solo – $1,500 Duo*
*The Duo option allows you to:

• Register as a couple and both receive the benefits reserved for Friends.
• Register as an individual and bring the guest of your choice to all events and experiences.

Exclusive benefits:

• Invitations to Genius Loci exhibitions
• Early bird reservations for Genius Loci exhibitions
• Genius Loci exhibition catalogues
• Invitations to Genius Loci openings and collectors' previews
• Private tours of Genius Loci exhibitions with the curatorial team
• Opportunities to meet established or emerging artists in their studios
• Invitations to exclusive Genius Loci Friends experiences
• Invitation to a special annual event

Become a Major Donor –  $3,500 Solo – $5,000 Duo*
*The Duo option allows you to:

• Register as a couple and both receive the benefits reserved for Major Donors.

• Register as an individual and bring the guest of your choice to all events and experiences.

• Invitations to Genius Loci exhibitions
• Early bird reservations for Genius Loci exhibitions
• Genius Loci exhibition catalogues
• Invitations to Genius Loci openings and collectors' previews
• Private tours of Genius Loci exhibitions with the curatorial team
• Opportunities to meet established or emerging artists in their studios
• Invitations to exclusive Genius Loci Friends experiences
• Invitation to a special annual event
• Personalized private tours of Genius Loci exhibitions with the curatorial team
• Priority invitations to exclusive Genius Loci Friends experience
• An exclusive trip (excl. travel expenses)