5e Biennale internationale de design graphique

Le Signe, centre national du graphisme, is kicking off the 5th Biennale internationale de design graphique during its opening weekend, from 22 to 25 May, 2025.

The celebrations begin on Thursday 22 May, in the evening with the official opening at the Institut du patrimoine haut marnais, followed by La Guinguette à Roulette at the Place des Arts.

On Friday 23 May, three concerts will electrify the Place des Arts, featuring Syqlone (cyber chaabi), Kabeaushé (electro-pop-rap), and Paranoid London (acid-grunge).

On Saturday 24 May, the celebration reaches its peak with a full day of conferences at the cinema À l’Affiche, followed by the awards ceremony for the 31st International Poster Competition. The evening will culminate at Place des Arts with performances by Poltergeist (electro-dark), Venin Carmin (pop/coldwave), and Structures (post-punk), closing with fireworks !

On Sunday 25 May, the Quatuor Adastra and Playmodes will conclude the inaugural week at Nouveau Relax with Forms, String Quartet, a dreamlike fusion of graphic design and music, presented in partnership with the city of Chaumont and Arts Vivants 52.

The weekend will also feature showcases of workshop creations, an exhibition of the 27th Student Competition selection at the Tisza Textil factory, lectures, “Fête Maison” - workshops for all at Square Philippe Lebon and C H A P E L L E IV - the graphic bookfair at the Espace Bouchardon.

Visual identity: Anja Kaiser, Gerrit Brocks, and Nelly Nakahara.