H5 - See the French Touch, the music exhibition at Espace Richaud, Versailles - our photos

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Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by Laurent de Sortiraparis · Published on March 7, 2024 at 04:34 p.m.
An unprecedented dive into the art of cover... The Espace Richaud, Versailles, invites you to discover its new exhibition, "H5. Voir la French Touch", from March 7 to May 5, 2024. This unprecedented retrospective plunges visitors into the heart of the French Touch's musical and visual revolution, exploring the decisive influence of the H5 collective on this emblematic movement, through a rich collection of iconic works, from album covers to video clips.

Attention graphic art and music lovers... TheEspace Richaud in Versailles invites you to discover its latest exhibition,"H5. Voir la French Touch", from March 7 to May 5, 2024. The exhibition focuses on the French Touch, a movement driven by visionary artists such as Air, Phoenix, Étienne de Crécy, Mirwais and many others, which has had a profound impact on the international electronic music scene. A true immersion into the world of the H5 collective, whose visual creations accompanied and symbolized this movement.

The exhibition offers an exhaustive panorama ofH5 's impact on the French Touch, highlighting the key role played by this creative studio in the conception of emblematic visual works. Founded by Ludovic Houplain and Antoine Bardou-Jacquet, H5 not only contributed to the visual identities of numerous artists on the scene, but also enriched the visual culture of the time with landmark achievements such asAlex Gopher's video"The Child". The exhibition presents a range of works, from album covers to video clips, illustrating the fusion of art, music and technological innovation.

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Beyond a retrospective ofH5's work,"Voir la French Touch" offers a broader reflection on the very essence of this musical movement. It explores the origins and evolution of the French Touch, from its early punk and new wave influences in Versailles, to its explosion on the international scene. The unique ambiance of Versailles, its wide avenues and rich cultural heritage, undeniably influenced the creativity and originality of these artists. This historic and aesthetic setting, combined with technological innovation, has enabled the French Touch to flourish and leave an indelible mark on electronic music worldwide.

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With this exhibition, theEspace Richaud de Versailles not only revisits the glorious past of the French Touch, but also celebrates the vitality and durability of this musical heritage. By highlighting the work ofH5 and the history of the French Touch, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover the impact of this movement not only on music, but also on visual culture and contemporary art."H5. Voir la French Touch" is an ode to innovation, creativity and collaboration, values that continue to resonate in Versailles and beyond, affirming that the French Touch, far more than a mere memory, is an inexhaustible source of inspiration!

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Dates and Opening Time
From March 7, 2024 to May 5, 2024

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    Location

    78 Boulevard de la Reine
    78000 Versailles

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    Access
    Versailles Chantiers station

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    Tarif réduit: €5
    Plein tarif: €7

    Official website
    www.versailles.fr

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    Open Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 7pm and weekends from 10am to 7pm

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