H5, French touch - 30 years of graphics and electronic music

Bilingual catalogue of the exhibition "30 years of graphic design and electronic music", presented at the Espace Richaud, Versailles (7 March - 5 May 2024).

This electronic music movement of the 2000s left its mark on its era, but also on Versailles. Indeed, the town boasts a number of representatives born and bred in the area. Almost 25 years and hundreds of collaborations later, a veritable collection has been built up. Here, H5 brings out its treasures: 250 vinyl sleeves, videos, posters and flyers, forming a collection that reflects the golden age of Versailles. Authors David Bailey, Alexis Bernier, Étienne de Crécy, Ludovic Houplain and Mirwais tell the story of Studio H5 through interviews, playlists, etc. A book for those nostalgic for the dancefloors of the 1990s and 2000s, and for lovers of graphic design!

Founded by Ludovic Houplain and Antoine Bardou-Jacquet in 1994, H5, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, has since established itself as a creative laboratory of excellence at the crossroads of graphic design, art direction, music videos and animated films. While the studio has also made a name for itself in the luxury, cultural and fashion sectors, its history remains intimately linked to that of the French touch.