{"id":10853,"date":"2025-11-19T12:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/?page_id=10853"},"modified":"2025-11-19T12:19:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T17:19:23","slug":"sustainability-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/sustainability-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8194eac8\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Approach and vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable development issues are embodied in the Foundation\u2019s mission, mandate, and values. Over the last few years, the Foundation team has developed several working tools, including a sustainable development policy, in order to structure all of its actions, which it hopes will be exemplary and promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation firmly believes that it can be a catalyst for change through tangible and meaningful achievements, with a constant focus on sustainable development, in particular by:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-contrast-3-background-color has-background\">\n<li>preserving, documenting, and making its collection more accessible;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offering programming in multiple forms and for marginalized audiences;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taking an active role in the community while striving to become a credible interlocutor, a knowledgeable collaborator, and a partner of choice both in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood and in the broader cultural milieu;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>demonstrating responsible governance thus ensuring the Foundation&#8217;s sustainability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><style>.kb-image10853_c847a7-04 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image10853_c847a7-04 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/FPM_Molinari5dec-0132-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-11502\"\/><figcaption>Photo: Mike Patten.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These principles inform and support the Foundation&#8217;s commitment to fulfilling its mission, while guiding the implementation of its sustainable development approach. Its integrated approach reflects the Foundation&#8217;s vision of sustainable development: creative, inclusive, and multidisciplinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Initiatives and collaborations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation is committed to a circular and solidarity-based approach. The Foundation composts, recycles, reuses, pools, shares, and limits waste in its exhibition and event production. Local and sustainable sourcing, prioritizing neighborhood businesses and shops, not only supports the local economy but also limits the transport of resources. Circular economy is also part of the Foundation&#8217;s sustainable development practices: thanks to its network of partners in the neighbourhood and the community, it can borrow equipment and resources while lending in return. The Foundation&#8217;s commitment and roots in its local community are illustrated by its collaborations, which fuel its sustainable development initiatives, notably with the <a href=\"https:\/\/montreal.ca\/lieux\/bibliotheque-maisonneuve\">Biblioth\u00e8que Maisonneuve<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/laruelledhochelaga.org\/\">Ruelle d&#8217;Hochelaga<\/a>, a social pediatrics organization, <a href=\"https:\/\/limprimerie.art\/\">L\u2019imprimerie centre d\u2019artistes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ltqhm.org\/\">Table de quartier Hochelaga-Maisonneuve<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tristesse.ca\/\"><em>Tristesse<\/em><\/a> magazine, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lespacepublic.ca\/\">Espace public<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cupko.ca\/fr\">CupKo<\/a> for the reusable cups baring the colours of the Foundation. Collaborations with other cultural organizations, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/finearts\/about\/galleries-venues\/galerie-fofa.html\">FOFA<\/a> Gallery, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musees.qc.ca\/actualites\/communaute-de-pratique-museco-ecoconception-et-reemploi-du-mobilier.html\">MUS\u00c9CO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videographe.org\/\">Vid\u00e9ographe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/esse.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Esse magazine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festivaldelapoesiedemontreal.com\/fr\/\">Festival de la po\u00e9sie de Montr\u00e9al<\/a> demonstrate the Foundation&#8217;s commitment to contributing to the vitality of the artist milieu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exhibition methods<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b.kb-gallery-ul.kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel .kt-blocks-carousel figure .kb-gal-image-radius img{height:300px;}.kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom.kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption, .kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover.kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner .kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption{background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 0, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%);}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_63537f-4b.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_63537f-4b.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;max-width:100%;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_63537f-4b alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-fluidcarousel kb-gallery-id-10853_63537f-4b kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-type=\"fluidcarousel\" data-slider-center-mode=\"true\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-blocks-fluid-carousel splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adrien-Williams-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adrien-Williams.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Adrien-Williams.jpg\" data-id=\"11493\" class=\"wp-image-11493 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Photo : Adrien Willams.<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/04-Espace-vide-Fondation-Molinari-Photo-Michael-Patten-1024x683.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/04-Espace-vide-Fondation-Molinari-Photo-Michael-Patten.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/04-Espace-vide-Fondation-Molinari-Photo-Michael-Patten.jpg\" data-id=\"11489\" class=\"wp-image-11489 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Photo : Mike Patten.<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GLH7424_Photo-Guy-LHeureux-copie-2.jpg\" width=\"974\" height=\"576\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GLH7424_Photo-Guy-LHeureux-copie-2.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/GLH7424_Photo-Guy-LHeureux-copie-2.jpg\" data-id=\"6675\" class=\"wp-image-6675 skip-lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/GLH7424_Photo-Guy-LHeureux-copie-2.jpg 974w, https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/GLH7424_Photo-Guy-LHeureux-copie-2-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/09\/GLH7424_Photo-Guy-LHeureux-copie-2-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Photo : Guy L&#8217;Heureux<\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Designed by the firm <a href=\"https:\/\/naturehumaine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">_naturehumaine<\/a>, the mobile modules in the main exhibition hall are unique to the Foundation. Serving as both display surfaces for the works and storage spaces for the largest paintings in the collection, the modules have eliminated the need to build temporary walls for exhibitions. Their flexibility also allows to change the configuration of the room from one exhibition to another without producing single-use furniture. These geometric volumes were inspired by works of Molinari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eco-friendly solutions<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_96581d-16{overflow:hidden;}.kb-gallery-id-10853_96581d-16 .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-10853_96581d-16 .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_96581d-16.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{overflow:visible;}.kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_96581d-16.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kt-blocks-carousel{overflow:visible;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-10853_96581d-16 alignwide alignwide wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-ul kb-gallery-non-static kb-gallery-type-carousel kb-gallery-id-10853_96581d-16 kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-carousel splide kt-carousel-container-dotstyle-dark kt-carousel-arrowstyle-whiteondark kt-carousel-dotstyle-dark kb-slider-group-arrow kb-slider-arrow-position-center\" data-columns-xxl=\"3\" data-columns-xl=\"3\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"1\" data-columns-ss=\"1\" data-slider-anim-speed=\"400\" data-slider-scroll=\"1\" data-slider-arrows=\"true\" data-slider-dots=\"true\" data-slider-hover-pause=\"false\" data-slider-auto=\"\" data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"10px\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"10px\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\" data-slider-label=\"Photo Gallery Carousel\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"kt-blocks-carousel-init kb-gallery-carousel splide__list\"><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8059-1024x768.jpeg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8059.jpeg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8059.jpeg\" data-id=\"11494\" class=\"wp-image-11494 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8062-768x1024.jpeg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8062.jpeg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8062.jpeg\" data-id=\"11495\" class=\"wp-image-11495 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kb-slide-item kb-gallery-carousel-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-land32 kb-has-image-ratio-land32\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8066-768x1024.jpeg\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8066.jpeg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_8066.jpeg\" data-id=\"11496\" class=\"wp-image-11496 skip-lazy\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the summer 2025, the FOFA Gallery and the Guido Molinari Foundation have partnered to cultivate a rooftop garden at the Foundation, composed primarily of dye plants and pollinator plants. While not open to the public, the garden supports ongoing sustainability initiatives at both institutions by producing natural dye materials for future signage projects and mediation activities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With species such as indigo, scabiosa, dyer\u2019s chamomile, and black-eyed Susan, the garden will provide sustainable signage for upcoming exhibitions at the FOFA Gallery, and support educational activities at the Guido Molinari Foundation. The initiative first sprouted through conversations between Camille B\u00e9dard, Associate Curator at the Guido Molinari Foundation, and FOFA\u2019s Co-Curators of Sustainability, Josh Jensen and Jo\u00e9 C\u00f4t\u00e9-Rancourt\u2014all Concordia alumni working towards integrating sustainable thinking into the arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, with contributions from Urban Seedling and H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Vogel (Sun Youth). Both institutions hope to grow this first iteration of the garden in the years to come.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or suggestions about our approach and initiatives in sustainable development, please contact Camille B\u00e9dard, Associate Curator and Sustainable Development Officer at the Foundation at <a href=\"mailto:conservation@fondationguidomolinari.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conservation[a]fondationguidomolinari.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<input class=\"fooboxshare_post_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"10853\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Approach and vision Sustainable development issues are embodied in the Foundation\u2019s mission, mandate, and values. Over the last few years, the Foundation team has developed several working tools, including a sustainable development policy, in order to structure all of its actions, which it hopes will be exemplary and promising. The Foundation firmly believes that it &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Sustainability development\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/sustainability-development\/#more-10853\" aria-label=\"Read more about Sustainability development\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10853","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":[],"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"Fondation Guido Molinari","author_link":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en"},"comment_info":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10853"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10857,"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10853\/revisions\/10857"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fondationguidomolinari.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}