Who we are
A vision that connects art and food
At the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation, we strive for a future where art and food play a role in transforming society. We are a private, non-profit family foundation, established in 2010 in honour of Daniel and Nina Carasso, and affiliated to the Fondation de France. Since 2014 we have also been active in Spain, an expansion that has strengthened our binational identity, with a presence and impact in both countries.
We support individuals, organisations, and institutions that create, research, and innovate in these fields, promoting collaborative networks and new ways of imagining the future. Our mission is to contribute to the transition towards a fairer and more sustainable society, encouraging dialogue between culture, food, and society. We believe that collaboration across ideas, disciplines, and communities is the foundation for building a shared and optimistic future.
“My parents, Daniel and Nina Carasso, were two generous, curious, and demanding individuals. Through the foundation, I have sought to honour not only their memory, but also their values and passions. This foundation aspires to be an extension of their generosity and open-mindedness”
Marina Nahmias
President of the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation
Daniel and Nina: our origin, our guide
Daniel Carasso and Nina Covo shared curiosity, rigor and a simple conviction: art feeds the spirit and food takes care of the body. Their trajectories came together in a life project guided by openness, culture and commitment to other people.
From that story the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation was born, with a Franco-Spanish perspective. Today we honor his legacy through support for initiatives that promote sustainable food and citizen art, to move towards a fairer and more conscious society.
Curiosity
Maintain an open mind and explore new ideas that allow us to learn and grow.
Inclusion
Promote diversity and mutual respect as the basis of an equitable society.
Proximity
Establish genuine and trusting relationships, with continuous presence and shared decisions with local communities.
Exigence
Use of metrics and evaluation for real environmental and social impact, with verifiable data, transparency and continuous improvement.
Enthusiasm
Energía y compromiso que impulsan cada acción, con vocación pública, constancia y cuidado en los detalles.