Art Explora
Let’s unlock the power of arts together ! Art Explora is an international foundation that inspires new encounters between arts and audiences – locally, nationally and internationally.
Our imaginative, contemporary approach encourages new forms of access, participation and engagement with arts and culture, pushing boundaries with digital technology and mobile programmes.
We work in partnership with artists, cultural organisations and communities, exploring all art forms, and creating unforgettable cultural experiences for everyone.
Founded by entrepreneur Frédéric Jousset in 2019, Art Explora is a collective journey bringing together many partners and more than 1600 volunteers.
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Our team
Founder and chairman
Frédéric Jousset
Frédéric Jousset graduated from HEC in 1992, where he chaired the alumni association. In 2000, he co-founded the Webhelp group, which has become a world leader in customer relationship management. A former board member of the Musée du Louvre and the Beaux-Arts de Paris, and a board member of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, he is passionate about art and deeply involved in the world of culture and heritage. As Chairman of Beaux Arts & Cie (Beaux Arts Magazine) and since the creation of the Art Explora Foundation, as well as the ArtNova investment fund dedicated to the creative and cultural industries, Frédéric Jousset is now devoted to culture. Strictly independent, these two entities share the same objective: to democratise access to culture and promote know-how and creative talent.
Frédéric Jousset
Frédéric Jousset graduated from HEC in 1992, where he chaired the alumni association. In 2000, he co-founded the Webhelp group, which has become a world leader in customer relationship management. A former board member of the Musée du Louvre and the Beaux-Arts de Paris, and a board member of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, he is passionate about art and deeply involved in the world of culture and heritage. As Chairman of Beaux Arts & Cie (Beaux Arts Magazine) and since the creation of the Art Explora Foundation, as well as the ArtNova investment fund dedicated to the creative and cultural industries, Frédéric Jousset is now devoted to culture. Strictly independent, these two entities share the same objective: to democratise access to culture and promote know-how and creative talent.
Executive Team
Bruno Julliard
As a law student, Bruno was elected as Chairman of the leading student union, UNEF, in 2005. In 2008, he became deputy-mayor in charge of youth for the City of Paris. As First Deputy to the Mayor of Paris, he was in charge of culture, artistic professions and heritage in 2014. He sits on a the boards of a number of Paris’ cultural institutions and, between 2014 and 2018, was Chairman of Paris Musées, a public body representing the 14 museums of the City of Paris. As special advisor to the Ministry of National Education, he helped to draw up education policy guidelines in 2012. He left the City of Paris Council in 2018 to join Frédéric Jousset who was prefiguring Art Explora, and became the director of the foundation on its creation in 2019.
Bruno Julliard
As a law student, Bruno was elected as Chairman of the leading student union, UNEF, in 2005. In 2008, he became deputy-mayor in charge of youth for the City of Paris. As First Deputy to the Mayor of Paris, he was in charge of culture, artistic professions and heritage in 2014. He sits on a the boards of a number of Paris’ cultural institutions and, between 2014 and 2018, was Chairman of Paris Musées, a public body representing the 14 museums of the City of Paris. As special advisor to the Ministry of National Education, he helped to draw up education policy guidelines in 2012. He left the City of Paris Council in 2018 to join Frédéric Jousset who was prefiguring Art Explora, and became the director of the foundation on its creation in 2019.
Agnès de T'Serclaes
After a graduation from ESSEC Business School, Agnès started her career at Procter&Gamble following first experiences at the Petit Palais Museum and McKinsey. During 12 years at P&G, she worked on marketing positions travelling between France and Spain and was appointed Category Director in charge of marketing and sales for a brand portfolio. In 2013 she moved in Colombia and launched Kidizz Latam, the latin american subsidiary of the French Startup Kidizz. She successfully developped the company in 5 countries before flying back to France in 2019. Convinced by the Foundation’s project, Agnès joins Art Explora as Deputy Director..
Agnès de T'Serclaes
After a graduation from ESSEC Business School, Agnès started her career at Procter&Gamble following first experiences at the Petit Palais Museum and McKinsey. During 12 years at P&G, she worked on marketing positions travelling between France and Spain and was appointed Category Director in charge of marketing and sales for a brand portfolio. In 2013 she moved in Colombia and launched Kidizz Latam, the latin american subsidiary of the French Startup Kidizz. She successfully developped the company in 5 countries before flying back to France in 2019. Convinced by the Foundation’s project, Agnès joins Art Explora as Deputy Director..
Laurence Dehaye
Laurence started her career as medical secretary in public health institutions. In 1988 after having passed the Paris City Hall Exam, she worked at Paris Council as elected representative assistant for over than 30 years. In 2019, Laurence chose a new professional path joining the communication service of the real estate developper OGIC and finally joined Art Explora in March 2022 to work as executive assistant for the fondation.
Laurence Dehaye
Laurence started her career as medical secretary in public health institutions. In 1988 after having passed the Paris City Hall Exam, she worked at Paris Council as elected representative assistant for over than 30 years. In 2019, Laurence chose a new professional path joining the communication service of the real estate developper OGIC and finally joined Art Explora in March 2022 to work as executive assistant for the fondation.
Artistic Team
Blanche de Lestrange
Following her Sorbonne undergraduate degree in history of art, Blanche graduated from Sciences Po Paris and has been deputy director in charge of the FIAC artistic programming and « Hors les Murs » programs since 2010. She has also directed performance, dance, artists’ films and conference programs in collaboration with major cultural institutions such as the Louvre, the Palais de la découverte and the Centre Pompidou, and was co-curator for performance programs at the Silencio in Paris and the Printemps de Septembre contemporary art festival. In 2017, she co-founded the association Thanks for Nothing, which creates links between the art world and charity organizations. At Art Explora, she will develop artist residencies at the Cité internationale des arts in Montmartre and build synergies with the foundation’s cultural partners.
Blanche de Lestrange
Following her Sorbonne undergraduate degree in history of art, Blanche graduated from Sciences Po Paris and has been deputy director in charge of the FIAC artistic programming and « Hors les Murs » programs since 2010. She has also directed performance, dance, artists’ films and conference programs in collaboration with major cultural institutions such as the Louvre, the Palais de la découverte and the Centre Pompidou, and was co-curator for performance programs at the Silencio in Paris and the Printemps de Septembre contemporary art festival. In 2017, she co-founded the association Thanks for Nothing, which creates links between the art world and charity organizations. At Art Explora, she will develop artist residencies at the Cité internationale des arts in Montmartre and build synergies with the foundation’s cultural partners.
Justine Daquin
Justine Daquin has been working as a curator since 2018. In 2019, she coordinated the first architecture and landscape biennial in Versailles under the direction of Djamel Klouche and from 2018 to 2021, together with her collective Calypso36°21, she initiated and developed the traveling curatorial research program Out.of.the.blue.map that was inaugurated in Marseille for Manifesta13. Thanks to her research, Justine was selected as one of the residents of Tba21’s Ocean Space (2021), of Fluxus Art Project (2022), was invited to speak at Cove Park for COP26 in Glasgow (2021) and was one of the six first curators of the 'bureau des penseurs' at POUSH (2022-23). Justine joined Art Explora in 2023 and is now the head of artistic programs. Her missions include the artistic coordination of the festival and the monitoring the Mediterranean cross-residencies program.
Justine Daquin
Justine Daquin has been working as a curator since 2018. In 2019, she coordinated the first architecture and landscape biennial in Versailles under the direction of Djamel Klouche and from 2018 to 2021, together with her collective Calypso36°21, she initiated and developed the traveling curatorial research program Out.of.the.blue.map that was inaugurated in Marseille for Manifesta13. Thanks to her research, Justine was selected as one of the residents of Tba21’s Ocean Space (2021), of Fluxus Art Project (2022), was invited to speak at Cove Park for COP26 in Glasgow (2021) and was one of the six first curators of the 'bureau des penseurs' at POUSH (2022-23). Justine joined Art Explora in 2023 and is now the head of artistic programs. Her missions include the artistic coordination of the festival and the monitoring the Mediterranean cross-residencies program.
Anna Bouloux
With a Master 1 in Law and a Master 2 in International Art Market, Anna began her career in an art gallery. She joined the artistic direction of Art Explora Foundation in 2023. Passionate about contemporary art, both established and emerging, she began working for programme on artist residencies. Now in charge of programming, Anna follows the Foundation's artistic projects, devoting her time to the various exhibitions presented at Hangar Y and as part of the Art Explora Festival.
Anna Bouloux
With a Master 1 in Law and a Master 2 in International Art Market, Anna began her career in an art gallery. She joined the artistic direction of Art Explora Foundation in 2023. Passionate about contemporary art, both established and emerging, she began working for programme on artist residencies. Now in charge of programming, Anna follows the Foundation's artistic projects, devoting her time to the various exhibitions presented at Hangar Y and as part of the Art Explora Festival.
Digital Team
Philippe Rivière
Following his Ecole du Louvre undergraduate degree, Philippe obtained a DEA (M.Phil) in the history of art at Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne, and a DESS (postgraduate diploma) in document engineering at ENSSIB. Since then he has held some key roles in the digital world of some of Paris’ cultural institutions. More recently, he was deputy development manager and head of digital services and communication at Paris Musées. Philippe now manages the foundation’s digital strategy. Beyond elaborating strategy, he also leads the design and implementation of various digital resources and contributes to the setting up of national and international partnerships.
Philippe Rivière
Following his Ecole du Louvre undergraduate degree, Philippe obtained a DEA (M.Phil) in the history of art at Paris I – Panthéon Sorbonne, and a DESS (postgraduate diploma) in document engineering at ENSSIB. Since then he has held some key roles in the digital world of some of Paris’ cultural institutions. More recently, he was deputy development manager and head of digital services and communication at Paris Musées. Philippe now manages the foundation’s digital strategy. Beyond elaborating strategy, he also leads the design and implementation of various digital resources and contributes to the setting up of national and international partnerships.
Mathilda Bossé
Following her Ecole du Louvre Master in Art History, Mathilda graduated in Museum and Cultural Heritage Management studies from Paris I - Panthéon Sorbonne. She then spent 3 years promoting the cultural and urban heritage of Bordeaux Metropole, developing a specific interest in new technologies applied to the cultural field. In 2019, after obtaining a licence in digital content production, she specializes in managing digital projects to support innovative manners of transmitting and sharing art and culture. In 2021, she joined the digital team of Art Explora. She is currently in charge of monitoring the digital platform Art Explora Academy developments.
Mathilda Bossé
Following her Ecole du Louvre Master in Art History, Mathilda graduated in Museum and Cultural Heritage Management studies from Paris I - Panthéon Sorbonne. She then spent 3 years promoting the cultural and urban heritage of Bordeaux Metropole, developing a specific interest in new technologies applied to the cultural field. In 2019, after obtaining a licence in digital content production, she specializes in managing digital projects to support innovative manners of transmitting and sharing art and culture. In 2021, she joined the digital team of Art Explora. She is currently in charge of monitoring the digital platform Art Explora Academy developments.
Audience Development Team
Emilie Boucheteil
Graduated with a double master's degree in foreign language and civilization in English and German, Emilie completed her training with a Master 2 in cultural and commercial development in Lille before starting a career in cinema and in the French cultural network abroad. In 2008, she joined Europa Cinemas network as Young Audiences Coordinator. She was appointed Audiovisual Attaché in 2013 and joined the Embassy of France in Germany. She joined the French Cultural Institute in Paris in 2018 as Cinema Director: she developed the European Film Factory cinema education program and contributed to the emergence of young talents internationally. She became there Director of Creation and Cultural Industries in 2021. She joined the Foundation in 2023 to become Audiences Director, in charge of audience engagement, European development and the Pleyel en mouvement project.
Emilie Boucheteil
Graduated with a double master's degree in foreign language and civilization in English and German, Emilie completed her training with a Master 2 in cultural and commercial development in Lille before starting a career in cinema and in the French cultural network abroad. In 2008, she joined Europa Cinemas network as Young Audiences Coordinator. She was appointed Audiovisual Attaché in 2013 and joined the Embassy of France in Germany. She joined the French Cultural Institute in Paris in 2018 as Cinema Director: she developed the European Film Factory cinema education program and contributed to the emergence of young talents internationally. She became there Director of Creation and Cultural Industries in 2021. She joined the Foundation in 2023 to become Audiences Director, in charge of audience engagement, European development and the Pleyel en mouvement project.
Paule Mourani
Paule has more than 20 years of experience in France and internationally in multiple fields focused on access to culture for the most diverse audiences. After an experience of audience development in an intercultural context at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paule led the educational policy and mediation strategy at the Agence France Muséums for the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. As part of this experience, she led the creation of the Children's Museum including museography and exhibition programming. Paule has a double Masters degree in History at Paris 4 Sorbonne and in Management of Cultural Organizations at Paris Dauphine. She joined the foundation in 2022 to contribute to the Art Explorer project as Head of Public Engagement and Cultural Partnerships.
Paule Mourani
Paule has more than 20 years of experience in France and internationally in multiple fields focused on access to culture for the most diverse audiences. After an experience of audience development in an intercultural context at the Institut du Monde Arabe, Paule led the educational policy and mediation strategy at the Agence France Muséums for the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum. As part of this experience, she led the creation of the Children's Museum including museography and exhibition programming. Paule has a double Masters degree in History at Paris 4 Sorbonne and in Management of Cultural Organizations at Paris Dauphine. She joined the foundation in 2022 to contribute to the Art Explorer project as Head of Public Engagement and Cultural Partnerships.
Léane Inès
Léane holds a Master's degree in Art Market from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and followed a double university degree in law and art history. During her Master's year, she was Vice-President of AMMA, an association organising the Paris 1 Art Contemporary Award with the objective to support young contemporary art. She joined the Art Explora foundation in 2021 and participated in the development of the Art Explora Academy online platform before joining the Public Team as Project Manager of Public and Community Engagement. In particular, she organises the Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award and coordinates the foundation's projects with the local associative network linked to the different programmes.
Léane Inès
Léane holds a Master's degree in Art Market from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and followed a double university degree in law and art history. During her Master's year, she was Vice-President of AMMA, an association organising the Paris 1 Art Contemporary Award with the objective to support young contemporary art. She joined the Art Explora foundation in 2021 and participated in the development of the Art Explora Academy online platform before joining the Public Team as Project Manager of Public and Community Engagement. In particular, she organises the Art Explora – Académie des beaux-arts European Award and coordinates the foundation's projects with the local associative network linked to the different programmes.
Sophie Cabon
Graduated from the University of Copenhagen in Cognitive Science and Communication, as well as from INA-Sorbonne in Law, Economics, and Audiovisual Management, Sophie Cabon worked for 9 years at the Franco-German film production and international sales company, Coproduction Office. As Head of Sales and later as COO, she notably contributed to the international success of Ruben Östlund's films, which were awarded the Palme d'Or in 2017 and 2022, and have been distributed in over 70 countries. In 2024, she joined the Art Explora Foundation to develop its European strategy.
Sophie Cabon
Graduated from the University of Copenhagen in Cognitive Science and Communication, as well as from INA-Sorbonne in Law, Economics, and Audiovisual Management, Sophie Cabon worked for 9 years at the Franco-German film production and international sales company, Coproduction Office. As Head of Sales and later as COO, she notably contributed to the international success of Ruben Östlund's films, which were awarded the Palme d'Or in 2017 and 2022, and have been distributed in over 70 countries. In 2024, she joined the Art Explora Foundation to develop its European strategy.
Volunteering Department
Sébastien Thubert
Following his involvement in youth movements and graduating from social studies, Sébastien developed educational projects and continued his studies at Sciences Po in 2009, specializing in the charity sector. He worked with non-profit organizations such as Aides, Solidarité Enfants Sida and the French Red Cross to support and accompany the work of volunteers. He joined Sciences Po in 2016 and subsequently became Director of Student Life, supporting the development of community life and encouraging youth involvement. At the same time, he was involved voluntary in Think Tanks such as La Fonda. He joined Art Explora in 2023 to develop the local volunteer network and encourage new forms of commitment to the Foundation's missions.
Sébastien Thubert
Following his involvement in youth movements and graduating from social studies, Sébastien developed educational projects and continued his studies at Sciences Po in 2009, specializing in the charity sector. He worked with non-profit organizations such as Aides, Solidarité Enfants Sida and the French Red Cross to support and accompany the work of volunteers. He joined Sciences Po in 2016 and subsequently became Director of Student Life, supporting the development of community life and encouraging youth involvement. At the same time, he was involved voluntary in Think Tanks such as La Fonda. He joined Art Explora in 2023 to develop the local volunteer network and encourage new forms of commitment to the Foundation's missions.
Sabrina Hervé
From local action to international cooperation and solidarity, Sabrina has been working for more than ten years to develop projects for and with communities in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Her diverse experiences with diverse audiences and causes (education, access to health, ecological transition) have convinced her that engagement and engagement are powerful levers for social change. She joined the Foundation in 2022 to support the development of volunteer programs and coordinate the action of local communities in Ile de France, Bourgogne-Franche Comté and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Sabrina Hervé
From local action to international cooperation and solidarity, Sabrina has been working for more than ten years to develop projects for and with communities in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Her diverse experiences with diverse audiences and causes (education, access to health, ecological transition) have convinced her that engagement and engagement are powerful levers for social change. She joined the Foundation in 2022 to support the development of volunteer programs and coordinate the action of local communities in Ile de France, Bourgogne-Franche Comté and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Victoria Moati
With a Master's degree in Art History and management of cultural projects in the public space, Victoria has worked for nearly 4 years in the development of associative projects with social and environmental impacts. After getting involved in cultural third places such as Ground Control and Les Grands Voisins, Victoria was passionate about citizen mobilization and its various forms of engagement by embarking on the animation of volunteer community. She joined the Art Explora team to contribute to the territorial development of the volunteer community and its structure.
Victoria Moati
With a Master's degree in Art History and management of cultural projects in the public space, Victoria has worked for nearly 4 years in the development of associative projects with social and environmental impacts. After getting involved in cultural third places such as Ground Control and Les Grands Voisins, Victoria was passionate about citizen mobilization and its various forms of engagement by embarking on the animation of volunteer community. She joined the Art Explora team to contribute to the territorial development of the volunteer community and its structure.
Audrey Sinay
Passionate about art and culture, Audrey studied at ICART Bordeaux in MBA Cultural Engineering and Management. After 9 months of experience at Art Explora as Operational Mission Manager during her first year of MBA, she joins the foundation in 2023 as Regional Coordinator of the volunteer community in charge of the French Mediterranean region.
Audrey Sinay
Passionate about art and culture, Audrey studied at ICART Bordeaux in MBA Cultural Engineering and Management. After 9 months of experience at Art Explora as Operational Mission Manager during her first year of MBA, she joins the foundation in 2023 as Regional Coordinator of the volunteer community in charge of the French Mediterranean region.
External Relations Team
Yann Le Touher
A graduate of ESSEC and the Ecole du Louvre, Yann is a specialist in the world of museums and patronage. His career has taken him to work for some of Paris's leading museums, including the Musée d'Orsay, the Centre Pompidou and the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais, before he joined the Louvre as Deputy Director of Development. Over a period of 7 years, he radically renewed the Louvre's economic development strategy, significantly increasing sponsorship income via crowdfunding and international donors, and initiating innovative partnerships with brands such as AirBnB, Uniqlo, Vacheron Constantin and Lancôme. In 2023, attracted by its innovative and dynamic model, he joined the Art Explora Foundation as to head up the External Relations Department in charge of communication and development.
Yann Le Touher
A graduate of ESSEC and the Ecole du Louvre, Yann is a specialist in the world of museums and patronage. His career has taken him to work for some of Paris's leading museums, including the Musée d'Orsay, the Centre Pompidou and the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais, before he joined the Louvre as Deputy Director of Development. Over a period of 7 years, he radically renewed the Louvre's economic development strategy, significantly increasing sponsorship income via crowdfunding and international donors, and initiating innovative partnerships with brands such as AirBnB, Uniqlo, Vacheron Constantin and Lancôme. In 2023, attracted by its innovative and dynamic model, he joined the Art Explora Foundation as to head up the External Relations Department in charge of communication and development.
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Melanie Rodriguez
Specialising in fundraising for culture, Mélanie has been working for public institutions for more than ten years. She has a background in cultural institution administration at Sciences Po Paris and in management in the fields of creation, culture and entertainment industries at HEC. Previously head of sponsorship at the Louvre Museum, she has had the opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary project with international partners. Convinced of the need to align her professional life with her personal values, Mélanie joined the Art Explora Foundation in order to put its skills at the service of the general interest and make culture accessible to as many people as possible.
Melanie Rodriguez
Specialising in fundraising for culture, Mélanie has been working for public institutions for more than ten years. She has a background in cultural institution administration at Sciences Po Paris and in management in the fields of creation, culture and entertainment industries at HEC. Previously head of sponsorship at the Louvre Museum, she has had the opportunity to work on a multidisciplinary project with international partners. Convinced of the need to align her professional life with her personal values, Mélanie joined the Art Explora Foundation in order to put its skills at the service of the general interest and make culture accessible to as many people as possible.
Léa Forget
After graduating from the EDHEC Business School with a specialization in management and marketing, Léa worked on communication and activation missions for different companies such as L’Occitane en Provence and more recently the Danone Group. She worked during 5 years on the sponsoring and communication strategy of the company and its cultural and sport events. Specialized in content creation, she joins the foundation in 2020 as head of communication and marketing digital with the mission to spread Art Explora’s messages and projects and address the widest audience as possible.
Léa Forget
After graduating from the EDHEC Business School with a specialization in management and marketing, Léa worked on communication and activation missions for different companies such as L’Occitane en Provence and more recently the Danone Group. She worked during 5 years on the sponsoring and communication strategy of the company and its cultural and sport events. Specialized in content creation, she joins the foundation in 2020 as head of communication and marketing digital with the mission to spread Art Explora’s messages and projects and address the widest audience as possible.
Pauline Ferron
Pauline has always been passionate about art and culture. For the past 7 years, she has been advising various cultural institutions (mk2, RMN Grand Palais, Musée du Quai Branly...) and private companies in communication and digital marketing. After having developed her expertise in agency at Rosaparis (BETC Havas group), she was recently Digital Marketing Manager for the developing activities of the mk2 group (Cinema Paradiso Louvre Festival, Curiosity.com streaming platform, Hotel-Paradiso, Trois Couleurs magazine). Sensitive to general interest issues, she joined Art Explora in order to promote the foundation's projects on an international scale.
Pauline Ferron
Pauline has always been passionate about art and culture. For the past 7 years, she has been advising various cultural institutions (mk2, RMN Grand Palais, Musée du Quai Branly...) and private companies in communication and digital marketing. After having developed her expertise in agency at Rosaparis (BETC Havas group), she was recently Digital Marketing Manager for the developing activities of the mk2 group (Cinema Paradiso Louvre Festival, Curiosity.com streaming platform, Hotel-Paradiso, Trois Couleurs magazine). Sensitive to general interest issues, she joined Art Explora in order to promote the foundation's projects on an international scale.
Art Explora Festival
Amanda Rostello
A French-Brazilian living in Paris since 2004, Amanda holds a degree in intercultural management and is passionate about intercultural exchanges and events. She has extensive experience in international project management and is currently in charge of the Museum Ship and Art Explora Festival roaming projects.
Amanda Rostello
A French-Brazilian living in Paris since 2004, Amanda holds a degree in intercultural management and is passionate about intercultural exchanges and events. She has extensive experience in international project management and is currently in charge of the Museum Ship and Art Explora Festival roaming projects.
Mahaut de Moulins
With a Master's degree in Communication Management from CELSA, Mahaut has worked for nearly eight years in the management of associative and humanitarian projects on the subjects of digital education and access to information, culture and education. After managing mobile devices in mainland France, the French overseas territories and South America, she spent a year training and working in the maritime sector. She joins the Art Explora team to help organize the Art Explora Festival stopovers.
Mahaut de Moulins
With a Master's degree in Communication Management from CELSA, Mahaut has worked for nearly eight years in the management of associative and humanitarian projects on the subjects of digital education and access to information, culture and education. After managing mobile devices in mainland France, the French overseas territories and South America, she spent a year training and working in the maritime sector. She joins the Art Explora team to help organize the Art Explora Festival stopovers.
MuMo (Mobile Museum)
Ingrid Brochard
A graduate of Sciences Po Paris, Ingrid, an entrepreneur who lives between France and Asia, is committed to French culture. In 2007, she founded Be Contemporary, a quarterly magazine promoting contemporary art. In 2008, she produced a series of twelve programmes of the same name for Direct 8. Driven by the conviction that art should be accessible from an early age, in 2010 she created MuMo, a travelling museum designed to reach out to children, particularly those who are furthest away from access to culture. In 2017, the mobile museum won the France s'engage award, and Ingrid went on to develop museum trucks for the national collections of the Frac, the CNAP and the Centre Pompidou. In 2023, Ingrid joined the Art Explora Foundation to develop these trucks.
Ingrid Brochard
A graduate of Sciences Po Paris, Ingrid, an entrepreneur who lives between France and Asia, is committed to French culture. In 2007, she founded Be Contemporary, a quarterly magazine promoting contemporary art. In 2008, she produced a series of twelve programmes of the same name for Direct 8. Driven by the conviction that art should be accessible from an early age, in 2010 she created MuMo, a travelling museum designed to reach out to children, particularly those who are furthest away from access to culture. In 2017, the mobile museum won the France s'engage award, and Ingrid went on to develop museum trucks for the national collections of the Frac, the CNAP and the Centre Pompidou. In 2023, Ingrid joined the Art Explora Foundation to develop these trucks.
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Trademark registered and published on 8 November 2019 in the Bulletin Officiel de la Propriété industrielle (BOPI).
By decree of May 23, 2023, the Art Explora Foundation became a foundation recognized as being in the public interest (FRUP). After review by the Council of State, the change from an endowment fund to a foundation marks the full recognition by the State of the foundation's commitment, missions, and projects. This change will enable the foundation to continue its development by involving new public and private players in its governance, and to appeal for sponsorship, IFI donations and the generosity of all donors.
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A first non-expendable endowment of 4 million euros was granted by its founder, Frédéric Jousset. To this capital will be added each year the allocations necessary to finance its actions.
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Founder and chairman
Frédéric Jousset
Frédéric Jousset graduated from HEC in 1992, where he chaired the alumni association. In 2000, he co-founded the Webhelp group, which has become a world leader in customer relationship management. A former board member of the Musée du Louvre and the Beaux-Arts de Paris, and a board member of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, he is passionate about art and deeply involved in the world of culture and heritage. As Chairman of Beaux Arts & Cie (Beaux Arts Magazine) and since the creation of the Art Explora Foundation, as well as the ArtNova investment fund dedicated to the creative and cultural industries, Frédéric Jousset is now devoted to culture. Strictly independent, these two entities share the same objective: to democratise access to culture and promote know-how and creative talent.
Frédéric Jousset
Frédéric Jousset graduated from HEC in 1992, where he chaired the alumni association. In 2000, he co-founded the Webhelp group, which has become a world leader in customer relationship management. A former board member of the Musée du Louvre and the Beaux-Arts de Paris, and a board member of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, he is passionate about art and deeply involved in the world of culture and heritage. As Chairman of Beaux Arts & Cie (Beaux Arts Magazine) and since the creation of the Art Explora Foundation, as well as the ArtNova investment fund dedicated to the creative and cultural industries, Frédéric Jousset is now devoted to culture. Strictly independent, these two entities share the same objective: to democratise access to culture and promote know-how and creative talent.
UK Team
Jemima Montagu
Jemima has worked in the fields of visual arts, education and arts development with a range of international arts institutions and non-profits. Educated at Cambridge University and the Courtauld Institute, she worked as Curator of Contemporary Art for Tate, and later joined the UK’s Arts Council to manage funding for museums and arts organisations in London. She spent three years in Afghanistan initiating arts, heritage and education projects with the NGO Turquoise Mountain, and later co-founded a UK agency called Culture+Conflict, to support artists working in war zones. As an international arts and heritage consultant, she has worked with the Lobkowicz Collections in the Czech Republic to create a new museum and education centre, and digital education programmes. Jemima is now leading the Art Explora UK programme.
Jemima Montagu
Jemima has worked in the fields of visual arts, education and arts development with a range of international arts institutions and non-profits. Educated at Cambridge University and the Courtauld Institute, she worked as Curator of Contemporary Art for Tate, and later joined the UK’s Arts Council to manage funding for museums and arts organisations in London. She spent three years in Afghanistan initiating arts, heritage and education projects with the NGO Turquoise Mountain, and later co-founded a UK agency called Culture+Conflict, to support artists working in war zones. As an international arts and heritage consultant, she has worked with the Lobkowicz Collections in the Czech Republic to create a new museum and education centre, and digital education programmes. Jemima is now leading the Art Explora UK programme.
Cherie Silver
Cherie has over 15 years experience working in the arts. Starting with auction houses in Australia and London, Cherie then completed an MA in Curating and Collections at Chelsea College of Arts. As a recipient of the Chelsea Arts Club Trust Research Fellowship, Cherie took up a position in a non-commercial gallery, Chelsea Space, including curating two exhibitions. In her next role with Mayfair Art Weekend, a gallery weekend event, she developed the public programme including the Mayfair Sculpture Trail and the May Fair Showreel. Cherie leads on the Art Explora UK Mobile Museum tours and public programming.
Cherie Silver
Cherie has over 15 years experience working in the arts. Starting with auction houses in Australia and London, Cherie then completed an MA in Curating and Collections at Chelsea College of Arts. As a recipient of the Chelsea Arts Club Trust Research Fellowship, Cherie took up a position in a non-commercial gallery, Chelsea Space, including curating two exhibitions. In her next role with Mayfair Art Weekend, a gallery weekend event, she developed the public programme including the Mayfair Sculpture Trail and the May Fair Showreel. Cherie leads on the Art Explora UK Mobile Museum tours and public programming.
Phoebe Grudzinskas
Phoebe has over 10 years’ experience of working in the community arts sector in London and Australia. After completing her MA Applied Theatre at Goldsmith’s University, Phoebe started her career working in Melbourne, Australia for Polyglot Theatre, a children’s theatre company, on their Community Connections programme, supporting primary aged children in accessing arts. After returning to London, she worked for Magic Me, managing their award winning ‘Cocktails in Care Homes’ project, bringing monthly cocktails parties across 18 care homes in London run by 450 volunteers and ‘Inside Out Festival’, by turning care homes into creative spaces for residents, artists and volunteers. During the Covid 19 pandemic, Phoebe led community programmes at Time & Talents community centre in Southwark. Phoebe is now leading the Art Explora Community Programme.
Phoebe Grudzinskas
Phoebe has over 10 years’ experience of working in the community arts sector in London and Australia. After completing her MA Applied Theatre at Goldsmith’s University, Phoebe started her career working in Melbourne, Australia for Polyglot Theatre, a children’s theatre company, on their Community Connections programme, supporting primary aged children in accessing arts. After returning to London, she worked for Magic Me, managing their award winning ‘Cocktails in Care Homes’ project, bringing monthly cocktails parties across 18 care homes in London run by 450 volunteers and ‘Inside Out Festival’, by turning care homes into creative spaces for residents, artists and volunteers. During the Covid 19 pandemic, Phoebe led community programmes at Time & Talents community centre in Southwark. Phoebe is now leading the Art Explora Community Programme.
Maider Larrauri
After graduating from the Spanish business school ICADE and Northeastern University in the United States, Maider began her international career in Paris where she spent 9 years marketing products for L’Oréal on the world Luxury market. Her passion for contemporary art and design led her to the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in London’s Mayfair district where she worked as an exhibitions and PR manager. She is now a patron of the Hayward Gallery in London. As a consultant, Maider has also helped many luxury brands to team up with artists. Today, she manages the international development of the foundation.
Maider Larrauri
After graduating from the Spanish business school ICADE and Northeastern University in the United States, Maider began her international career in Paris where she spent 9 years marketing products for L’Oréal on the world Luxury market. Her passion for contemporary art and design led her to the Carpenters Workshop Gallery in London’s Mayfair district where she worked as an exhibitions and PR manager. She is now a patron of the Hayward Gallery in London. As a consultant, Maider has also helped many luxury brands to team up with artists. Today, she manages the international development of the foundation.
Erin Saunders
After graduating from her undergraduate degree in Graphic and Communication design at Leeds University, Erin travelled to Berlin where she worked at an established contemporary art gallery and an arts press and marketing agency. This experience inspired her to enrol in an MA in Curating and Public Programming at London Soutbank University in partnership with Whitechapel Gallery. Over several years, Erin has gained invaluable experience in audience engagement and creative arts facilitation through engaging with Watts Gallery’s public arts programme as a learning facilitator. Between finishing her studies and starting with Art Explora, Erin was part of the Communications team at Whitechapel Gallery. Erin brings these recent experiences to her role at Art Explora as she develops the UK’s social media presence.
Erin Saunders
After graduating from her undergraduate degree in Graphic and Communication design at Leeds University, Erin travelled to Berlin where she worked at an established contemporary art gallery and an arts press and marketing agency. This experience inspired her to enrol in an MA in Curating and Public Programming at London Soutbank University in partnership with Whitechapel Gallery. Over several years, Erin has gained invaluable experience in audience engagement and creative arts facilitation through engaging with Watts Gallery’s public arts programme as a learning facilitator. Between finishing her studies and starting with Art Explora, Erin was part of the Communications team at Whitechapel Gallery. Erin brings these recent experiences to her role at Art Explora as she develops the UK’s social media presence.
Board Members
Frédéric Jousset
Frédéric Jousset graduated from HEC in 1992, where he chaired the alumni association. In 2000, he co-founded the Webhelp group, which has become a world leader in customer relationship management. A former board member of the Musée du Louvre and the Beaux-Arts de Paris, and a board member of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, he is passionate about art and deeply involved in the world of culture and heritage. As Chairman of Beaux Arts & Cie (Beaux Arts Magazine) and since the creation of the Art Explora Foundation, as well as the ArtNova investment fund dedicated to the creative and cultural industries, Frédéric Jousset is now devoted to culture. Strictly independent, these two entities share the same objective: to democratise access to culture and promote know-how and creative talent.
Frédéric Jousset
Frédéric Jousset graduated from HEC in 1992, where he chaired the alumni association. In 2000, he co-founded the Webhelp group, which has become a world leader in customer relationship management. A former board member of the Musée du Louvre and the Beaux-Arts de Paris, and a board member of the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs, he is passionate about art and deeply involved in the world of culture and heritage. As Chairman of Beaux Arts & Cie (Beaux Arts Magazine) and since the creation of the Art Explora Foundation, as well as the ArtNova investment fund dedicated to the creative and cultural industries, Frédéric Jousset is now devoted to culture. Strictly independent, these two entities share the same objective: to democratise access to culture and promote know-how and creative talent.
Anna Somers Cocks
Anna is a distinguished museum curator, editor, and journalist with a rich history in the art world. Born in Rome and educated at Oxford University and the Courtauld Institute, London University, she has authored books and numerous articles. Throughout her career, she has been a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures at renowned institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Anna's professional journey includes roles such as Assistant-Keeper at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Editor in Chief of Apollo Magazine. In 1990, she founded The Art Newspaper. As a CEO, she played a pivotal role in initiating and negotiating the licensing of titles like The Art Newspaper Russia and The Art Newspaper China. Currently, she continues her passion for journalism and writing, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art and culture.
Anna Somers Cocks
Anna is a distinguished museum curator, editor, and journalist with a rich history in the art world. Born in Rome and educated at Oxford University and the Courtauld Institute, London University, she has authored books and numerous articles. Throughout her career, she has been a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures at renowned institutions like the Victoria & Albert Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Anna's professional journey includes roles such as Assistant-Keeper at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Editor in Chief of Apollo Magazine. In 1990, she founded The Art Newspaper. As a CEO, she played a pivotal role in initiating and negotiating the licensing of titles like The Art Newspaper Russia and The Art Newspaper China. Currently, she continues her passion for journalism and writing, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art and culture.
Ksenia Zemtsova
Ksenia co-founded Art Night in 2015, a national, biennial contemporary art festival presenting ambitious work by artists in civic spaces. In her role as Director until 2019, Ksenia was focusing on strategy, development and partnerships. She has also been a Visiting Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris, leading a conference on 'Culture in Global Cities’ at the School of Public Affairs, Masters Degree. In 2022 Ksenia moved to Lisbon to take on the role of Founding Director of a new museum, opening in 2024. Ksenia is interested in the positive impact of the arts on the public realm and is always keen to discover and create new cultural experiences. She studied Public Affairs and Cultural Policy at Sciences Po Paris, holds an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and is a fluent Russian and French speaker.
Ksenia Zemtsova
Ksenia co-founded Art Night in 2015, a national, biennial contemporary art festival presenting ambitious work by artists in civic spaces. In her role as Director until 2019, Ksenia was focusing on strategy, development and partnerships. She has also been a Visiting Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris, leading a conference on 'Culture in Global Cities’ at the School of Public Affairs, Masters Degree. In 2022 Ksenia moved to Lisbon to take on the role of Founding Director of a new museum, opening in 2024. Ksenia is interested in the positive impact of the arts on the public realm and is always keen to discover and create new cultural experiences. She studied Public Affairs and Cultural Policy at Sciences Po Paris, holds an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and is a fluent Russian and French speaker.
Art Explora UK
Art Explora UK
Charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) registered under number 1202489 on March 27, 2023.
Constitution
London
The charity's headquarters are located at Somerset House (New Wing), West Water Gate, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 1LA
Annual Reports
Policies
Art Explora x Tate
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2000 volunteers in France and the UK
Art Explora encourages everyone to become a cultural citizen by getting involved in arts and culture! We believe in working together to fight all forms of social, geographic and economic exclusion by building connections through the arts.
