Le FNAC

Le FNAC
Area: 4,500 m²
Nearest parking: Centre - Grande Arche
Nearest transport: La Défense (Grande Arche)
The National Contemporary Art Fund, abbreviated to Fnac, is a collection of contemporary art owned by the French government. The conservation and management of this collection has been entrusted to the National Center for Visual Arts.
This collection comprises more than 90,000 pieces of visual art, photography, decorative art, and design, which have been stored since 1991 in a 4,500 m² building beneath the La Défense esplanade. It is therefore a repository rather than an exhibition space, with works being loaned out according to requests from museums, government agencies, or other events.
Bringing together the entire collection, the National Contemporary Art Fund took its current name in 1976, by a decree dated May 25. It originated from a service set up in 1791. It is managed by the National Center for Visual Arts, which has been responsible for its custody and management on behalf of the State since 2003.
A word about the architect
André Wogenscky was a French architect and urban planner of Polish origin, born in 1916 and died in 2004. Wogenscky completed numerous solo projects, including public and cultural buildings, schools, social housing, and sports facilities. He is recognized for his functional and minimalist approach to architecture, as well as his skillful use of light and space to create buildings that are both practical and aesthetically pleasing.
André Wogenscky worked closely with sculptor César Baldaccini on the design of the building, highlighting contemporary art through innovative and functional architecture.