the scenography

par Raphaël Pigeat

The stated aim of this Biennale is to offer a deliberately constructive vision in the face of the challenges of the contemporary world and in spite of the multiples crisis it is confronted with. This approach is reflected in the scenography and visual identity of the Biennale, but also in the new graphic charter designed in connection with the new creative district centred on the Cité du design.


A strong and upbeat monumental scenography
The function and mission of design are to make the world more pleasant.

The scenography of the Ressource(s) : présager demain and Le droit de rêver exhibitions, as well as FABécole has been entrusted to designer Joachim Jirou-Najou.


"As soon as I walked into Halles Barrouin sheds, a strong impression hit me. Situated between a station concourse and a cathedral, this monumental building needs us to look at it in a special way. My starting point for the scenography was to emphasise the power of this space to the visitor.

It’s a rare occurrence to have the chance to design a project with a hundred-metre perspective. I made use of this aspect by placing flat surfaces of colour rising up from the ground and hanging large coloured frames from the metal roof structure. These large frames articulate formally with this structure, as well as with the large glass façade. All of these elements which criss-cross vertically and give structure to the space, help the visitor to grasp the sheer enormity of the place.

The main exhibition, which is made up of nine sections has been, quite naturally, formalised on nine platforms which are spread around and break up the space, like the streets give a pattern to the city. I wanted the visitor to let themself be guided by their own gaze and not by a set visitor path, so that each person can appropriate their own discoveries by inventing their own route, just as there are endless ways of foreshadowing the future - présager demain."

Joachim Jirou-Najou

Sketch of the scenography for the exhibition Le droit de rêver, 2024 
© Joachim Jirou-Najou
Sketch of the Biennale 2025 scenography, Joachim Jirou-Najou, 2024
© Joachim Jirou-Najou
Sketch of the Biennale 2025 scenography, Joachim Jirou-Najou, 2024
© Joachim Jirou-Najou
Sketch of the Biennale 2025 scenography, Joachim Jirou-Najou, 2024
© Joachim Jirou-Najou

Joachim Jirou-Najou
A graduate of the Arts Décoratifs school in Paris, Joachim Jirou-Najou initially worked with Pierre Charpin before setting up his own studio.
He regularly designs exhibitions for institutions like the Villa Noailles or the Centre Pompidou, and has worked with design publishers like Habitat, EO and Galerie Kreo.



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