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deValence is one of France’s most prolific contemporary graphic design studios. The studio’s superlative design creations have garnered high accolades from all quarters, all around the world. deValence’s clients include such major institutions as Venice Biennale, the Centre Pompidou, La Commune theatre (centre dramatique national, Aubervilliers), the Maison&Objet international trade fair of interior design, and Harvard University, as well as some of France’s leading contemporary artists, including Pierre Huyghe, Raphaël Zarka and Saâdane Afif.
deValence’s projects seek to develop rigorous, effective and original visual systems requiring the active intellectual involvement of the viewer. Following in the footsteps of the Swiss and Dutch schools of graphic design of the 20th century, deValence pays particular attention to typography and the process of shape forming. In tandem with its prolific creative activity, deValence also operates an associated publishing house, B42, that produces books relating to the entire breadth of visual cultures, including design. In addition, the studio dedicates itself to providing tools for pondering visual cultures and the role of the designer in society.
This exhibition at kyoto ddd gallery will be deValence’s first show in Japan. We hope visitors will take this opportunity to see and appreciate the many outstanding works demonstrating the significant contribution deValence has made to the renewal of contemporary graphic design.