The Rainbow Color laboratory has been partnering with Olivier Grunewald since 2007. Its fusion with Phidap (RC CONCEPT group) has served to reinforce its ties with Olivier and the non-profit Aux Origines du Monde through the creation of this magnificent retrospective event. The last ten years of technical collaboration servicing Olivier Grunewald’s images have comforted us in our belief that photography is a great ambassador for nature, and remind us of the importance of preserving nature’s beauty. We are thrilled to have printed the photographs and to have created the panels for ORIGINES.

The Agence française pour la biodiversité (French Agency for Biodiversity) is a public institution created by the State on the 1st of January, 2017, to uphold French policies intended on recovering biodiversity. In the context of its mission to raise the awareness of citizens on this topic, the Agency supports the photography exhibition ORIGINES. The artist’s eye awakens in us an appreciation of the beauty of our life-giving planet, thus making culture and biodiversity accessible, letting them be seen.

Each year, the Foundation attributes 20 prizes to young people between 18 and 30 years of age, who, due to a lack of material and personal support, are hindered in their efforts to realize their desired professions. Over the course of 58 years, 1563 laureates have been rewarded in more than 100 fields. The Vocation prizes represent a distinction; they are a way to recognize the contestants’ passion. Supporting and accompanying laureates after the nominations is also a strong commitment. This is why the foundation is thrilled to support the exhibition ORIGINES by Olivier Grunewald, who was a laureate in 1988.

By exhibiting the powers of nature in the heart of the city, ORIGINES is a spectacular and authentic illustration of the eruption of knowledge for all. The antinomy of the exhibition location exalts the beauty of Olivier Grunewald’s work. Out of conviction, ART & THE CITY offers its know-how and technical assistance to explorers, reporters, storytellers and those who defend the relationship between humans and the planet. Thanks to its unparalleled experience in managing exhibits that are accessible to all, ART & THE CITY is proud to make the ORIGINES adventure travel after its time at the Sénat in Paris.

Under the auspices of the Fondation de France, the IRIS foundation supports public interest organisations, scientists and artists whose works allow us to better See, Understand, Love and Protect our planet. By showcasing the breathtaking beauty of nature in his photographs, Olivier Grunewald contributes to raising awareness regarding our natural heritage and the need to protect it. This is why the IRIS Foundation chose to support this magnificent photography exhibition retracing the history of the Earth.