Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne
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Edition 2025 — Biennale Design Saint-Étienne
The 13th edition of the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne was held from May 22 to July 6, 2025, on the theme 'Resources, Foretelling Tomorrow.' Under the scientific direction of Laurence Salmon and general curation by Éric Jourdan, nine designer-curators explored the notion of resources through a 2,000 m² choral exhibition at Halles Barrouin. Armenia was the guest country for this edition.
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13th Edition — Resources, Foretelling Tomorrow
The 2025 edition of the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne offered an ambitious reflection on resources, whether material, human, or intellectual. The theme 'Resources, Foretelling Tomorrow' questioned how design can respond to contemporary challenges: depletion of natural resources, climate change, and the questioning of production and consumption models.
The Flagship Exhibition at Halles Barrouin
Spread over 2,000 m² at Halles Barrouin, the main exhibition functioned as a 'choral exhibition' bringing together nine designer-curators: Isabelle Daëron, Frédéric Beuvry, Sylvia Fredriksson, Marlène Huissoud, Anna Saint Pierre, Laurent Massaloux, Étienne Mineur, Philippe Rahm, and natacha.sacha. Each offered their own interpretation of resources, creating a rich and polyphonic journey. The scenography by Joachim Jirou-Najou provided a spectacular setting combining monumental architectural elements and colored grids.
The Right to Dream at the Cité du design
In the La Platine building, the exhibition 'Le Droit de rêver' (1,000 m²) showcased the work of ESADSE students, demonstrating the vitality of young design talent.
Armenia, Guest Country
The exhibition 'En relief, créer en Arménie,' curated by Jean-François Dingjian, Eloi Chafaï, and Nairi Khachadourian, offered a panorama of contemporary Armenian creation — design, architecture, fashion, and crafts — within the framework of the twinning between Saint-Étienne and Kapan.
Programme
13th Edition Program
- Exhibition 'Resources, Foretelling Tomorrow' — Halles Barrouin, 2,000 m², 9 thematic sections
- Exhibition 'Le Droit de rêver' — La Platine, Cité du design, 1,000 m²
- Exhibition 'En relief, créer en Arménie' — Guest Country
- Conferences and Seminars — Weekly meetings with designers and curators
- Workshops — Participatory activities for all audiences
- Performances and Events — Cultural program throughout the Biennale
- Late Opening on July 4 — Special opening of Halles Barrouin until 10:30 PM
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- Nine designer-curators for an unprecedented choral exhibition at Halles Barrouin
- Armenia as Guest Country — Exhibition 'En relief, créer en Arménie' with scenography by Normal Studio
- 3,600 m² of exhibitions spread between the Cité du design and Halles Barrouin
- Laurence Salmon (scientific director) and Éric Jourdan (general curator)
- Scenography by Joachim Jirou-Najou combining monumental architecture and colored grids
- Special Late Opening on Friday, July 4, until 10:30 PM
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Where does it take place — Biennale Design Saint-Étienne
Cité du design & Halles Barrouin
3 rue Javelin Pagnon, 42000 Saint-Étienne