As stated during its inauguration, the Fondation Louis Vuitton intends to deploy its artistic activities not only in Paris but also abroad. The first step of this "beyond-the-walls" programme will take place in Beijing from 19th June to 16th August 2015, in a specially allocated venue within the 'China World' complex.

From early sketches to the completion of work, the monographic exhibition focuses on Frank Gehry’s project for the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. It offers a new vision of the creative universe of the architect and Laureate of the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 1989, who has described the Foundation as a 'magnificent vessel that symbolizes France’s profound cultural vocation'.

The show will then travel to Tokyo, where it will be held in the Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton from 15th October 2015. Future events in the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s "beyond-the-walls" art programme will be announced subsequently.

Photography credits: © Jean Larivière pour la Fondation Louis Vuitton, © Iwan Baan 2014.

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The first pre-fall collection by Nicolas Ghesquière for the Maison Louis Vuitton.

Fifteen strong looks that nonetheless remain open to multiple interpretations and possibilities through the layering of complementary elements.

Its about listening to the clothes and understanding the tempo of their materials: dotted Swiss under leather, ruching with quilting, tweed and knit, velvet and lace, MONOGRAM canvas and silm twill.

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