H5. Voir la french touch : 30 ans de graphisme et de musique électronique

168 pages
Edited by David Bailey, Alexis Bernier, Etienne de Crecy, Ludovic Houplain, Mirwais
24 x 19 cm 
Language: French, English
Paperback
Publisher: Bernard Chauveau
2024

The Espace Richaud is home to H5, a French studio dedicated from the outset to the artistic direction of French touch musicians. This electronic music movement of the 2000s left its mark not only on its own era, but also on Versailles. Indeed, the town is home to a number of artists who were born and trained here. Almost 25 years and hundreds of collaborations later, a veritable collection has formed. 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.