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The Ésad Saint-Étienne is presenting "recto verso," an exhibition running from April 29 to October 4, 2026, featuring projects by 84 young artists and designers who earned their DNSEP in June 2024 and June 2025. The show is designed as a non-linear, interactive space where objects, performances, and activations encourage visitors to explore both finished works and the preparatory stages behind them, including sketches, models, and archival materials. The exhibition is curated by the collective ppdesigner and Éric Jourdan, with production by the Cité du design.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the transition from art school to professional practice, offering a comprehensive view of how emerging artists and designers develop their ideas and craft. By presenting both the "recto" (final projects) and "verso" (process and research), the show affirms that a diploma is not an endpoint but a step in an ongoing creative journey. It also underscores the role of Ésad Saint-Étienne as a vital incubator for new talent in the French art and design scene.