EXHIBITIONS
La mariée et le ketchup,
12.04–05.05.2025,
Square du 14-juin, Renens
ECAL's Bachelor of Photography presents The Bride and the Ketchup in Renens.
La mariée et le ketchup,
LECTURES
ECAL LECTURE – PHILIPPE MALOUIN,
07–08.05.2024,
Auditoire IKEA, ECAL
ECAL welcomes London designer Philippe Malouin for a lecture, Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 6pm.
LECTURES
SPRING WORKSHOP lectures,
29.04–01.05.2024,
Auditoire IKEA, ECAL
During the spring semester workshop week, ECAL invites international artists and designers to present their work at conferences.
LECTURES
ECAL Lecture – Eric Sadin,
23.04.2024,
Auditoire IKEA, ECAL
Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 6pm, ECAL welcomes writer and philosopher Eric Sadin for a lecture.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL MILANO – EXHIBITIONS BY ALUMNI,
16–21.04.2024,
Salon du meuble de Milan
Selection of exhibitions with ECAL graduates at Milan Design Week 2024.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL MILANO 2024: UPS – Under Pressure Solutions,
16–21.04.2024,
Spazio Orso 16, Milano
ECAL presents UPS – Under Pressure Solutions at Milano Design Week 2024.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL MILANO 2024: Access over Ownership,
15–21.04.2024,
House of Switzerland, Milano
ECAL & FREITAG present Access over Ownership at the House of Swizerland during Milano Design Week 2024.
LECTURES
L'ECAL AT VISIONS DU RÉEL: MASTERCLASS & ECAL FILMS,
12–21.04.2024,
Nyon
As guest of honour at the 55th edition of the Visions du Réel festival in Nyon, filmmaker Jia Zhang-Ke will be giving a masterclass on Tuesday 16 April, organised in partnership with the Cinémathèque suisse. The programme also includes six films by the ECAL's Cinema Department and alumni.
EXHIBITIONS
Watches and Wonders GENEVA,
09–15.04.2024,
Palexpo, Geneva
On the occasion of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024, ECAL is teaming up with Alloyed to present a collection of watch straps using 3D printing technology.
EXHIBITIONS
CHRISTIAN MARCLAY × ECAL– PHOTOMATON,
29.03–02.06.2024,
Photo Elysée
Artist Christian Marclay, invited to delve into the Photo Elysée collections in 2021, has explored the thousands of faces recorded by the museum’s Photomaton. With him, ECAL’s photography students have pored over, scanned and transformed the conserved prints.
EXHIBITIONS
Unpacking Tschichold's Library at KASK,
28.03–21.04.2024,
KASK & Conservatorium, Belgium
Unpacking Tschichold's Library" exhibition at KASK & Conservatorium
LECTURES
MASTER FINE ARTS SYMPOSIUM,
25.03.2024,
Théâtre de Vidy, Lausanne
On March 25, 2024, the Master Fine Arts presents the symposium Gestures, practices, and strategies of resistance - S.W.A.N.A.
EXHIBITIONS
Transform! Designing the Future of Energy,
23.03–01.09.2024,
Vitra Design Museum
ECAL presents U.F.O.G.O. at the Vitra Design Museum as part of its exhibition Transform! Designing the Future of Energy, which focuses on the key role of design in the current transition to renewable energy.
LECTURES
Masterclass ECAL – Angeliki Papoulia,
13.03.2024,
Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL
On the occasion of the 7th Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne, the ECAL welcomes Greek actress Angeliki Papoulia for a masterclass on Wednesday March 13, 2024.
EXHIBITIONS
Dessins Quotidiens – Ronan Bouroullec,
13.03–15.05.2024,
Galerie l'elac, ECAL
Ronan Bouroullec invited to exhibit part of his Dessins Quotidiens at elac.
LECTURES
Masterclass ECAL – Rebecca Zlotowski,
11.03.2024,
Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL
On the occasion of the 7th Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne, the ECAL welcomes French filmmaker Rebecca Zlotowski for a masterclass on Monday March 11, 2024.
ONLINE
ECAL MASTERS PORTFOLIO REVIEWS,
26.02–01.03.2024,
Online
Event on registration, open to future ECAL candidates in Masters who wish to get a prior feedback on their portfolio by one tutor or assistant involved in the programme.
EXHIBITIONS
GAMEPICS,
10.02–10.03.2024,
Musée Olympique, Lausanne
An exhibition presenting the work of Foundation Year students, Photography option, under the direction of photographer Nicolas Haeni.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL at artgenève,
25–28.01.2024,
Palexpo, Geneva
ECAL x Marie-Caroline Hominal: Two more times and that's it
LECTURES
ECAL LECTURE – El Pampero Cine,
24.01.2024,
Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL
More than just a production company, El Pampero Cine was born in 2002 from the desire of a group of people to experiment and renew the procedures and practices of Argentine cinema. In conference at the ECAL, Wednesday 13 October 2024 at 6.00pm.
PROJECTION
ECAL AT SOLOTHURN DAYS,
17–24.01.2024
On the occasion of the 59th Solothurn Film Festival, ECAL Film Department presents several films by students and graduates.
OTHER
ECAL XMAS MARKET 2023,
20.12.2023,
ECAL, Renens
It's time! On December 20 from 6pm to 9pm, the traditional ECAL Christmas market is back.
OTHER
Launch of the Capsule Collection by STRAPPAZZON+ECAL,
15.12.2023,
La Rasude, Lausanne
Created in collaboration with designer Sébastian Strappazzon, co-founder of the AVNIER brand, ECAL is offering a limited-edition capsule collection unveiled at an event at La Rasude on December 15, 2023!
LECTURES
ECAL Lecture – Marco Roso,
12.12.2023,
Auditoire IKEA, ECAL
Invited by the ECAL Photography department, co-founder of DIS Marco Roso will give a lecture on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
LECTURES
Josef Müller-Brockmann Award 2023 – Ceremony & Lecture,
07.12.2023,
IKEA Auditorium, ECAL
On Thursday December 7, 2023 at 6pm, ECAL will host the public presentation of the Josef Müller-Brockmann 2023 Prize to Laura Csocsán, an ECAL graduate. Graphic designer Vera van de Seyp will also give a lecture on this occasion.
EXHIBITIONS
the most beautiful swiss books,
07–19.12.2023,
Gallery l'elac, ECAL
The prize-winning works will be exhibited at numerous book fairs and in a tour of exhibitions in Switzerland and abroad, including a stop at the ECAL from December 7 to 19, 2023. Opening Wednesday December 6 at 6pm.
EXHIBITIONS
100 BESTE PLAKATE 22,
07–15.12.2023,
Hall Kudelski, ECAL
From December 7 to 15, 2023, discover the 100 most beautiful posters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2022 at ECAL. The exhibition presents the posters awarded in the 2023 competition. Opening Wednesday December 6 at 6pm.
EXHIBITIONS
Projections XXL,
02–31.12.2023,
Photo Elysée
An immersive and magnetic visual environment, created by ECAL students, illuminates the facades of the mudac and Photo Elysée building.
OTHER
Cuvée Pierre Keller,
30.11.2023,
Maison Buttin-de-Loës, Grandvaux
On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 5pm, the 5th edition of the limited cuvée "lâche-moi la grappe" will be tasted and sold.
LECTURES
ECAL Lecture - Charlie Engman,
29.11.2023,
IKEA Auditorium, ECAL
Invited by the ECAL Photography department, photographer and art director Charlie Engman will give a lecture on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
OTHER
ECAL OPEN DAY,
25.11.2023,
ECAL, Renens
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, from 8:30am to 6:00pm ECAL opens its doors and invites you to discover its activities in the fields of Fine Arts, Cinema, Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Media & Interaction Design and Photography.
LECTURES
ECAL Lecture - Alessia Glaviano,
23.11.2023,
Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL
Invited by ECAL's Photography department, the head of Global PhotoVogue and director of the Photo Vogue Festival, Alessia Glaviano, will give a talk on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
EXHIBITIONS
PRAXIS – EXHIBITION OF THE CITY OF RENENS 2023 ENCOURAGEMENT PRIZE,
23.11–10.12.2023,
La Ferme des Tilleuls, Renens
From November 23 to December 10, Ferme des Tilleuls hosts "Praxis", an exhibition by Till Seegräber and Gabriela Jaime, winners of the City of Renens 2023 Encouragement Prize.
EXHIBITIONS
Belle Riviera x ECAL,
22.11–20.12.2023,
musée historique de vevey
A new trash can designed by ECAL students for the Riviera.
LECTURES
Masterclass ECAL - Alejo Moguillansky,
22.11.2023,
Leenaards Auditorium, ECAL
Invited by ECAL's Cinema department, Argentine director Alejo Moguillansky presents a Masterclass on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
LECTURES
Innovation by design challenge 2023 - awards night,
15.11.2023,
IKEA Auditorium, ECAL
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Municipality of Renens presents the Innovation by Design Challenge awards evening on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at the IKEA Auditorium at ECAL in the presence of Yorgo Tloupas for a "Marquer Les Esprits" conference.
LECTURES
Fall ECAL Workshop,
13–16.11.2023,
ECAL, Renens
On the occasion of the workshop weeks in the Bachelor programs, ECAL invites international artists and designers to present their work from November 13 to 16, 2023.
EXHIBITIONS
U.F.O.G.O. at the Swissnex 20th anniversary,
07.11.2023,
swissnex San Francisco
On November 7, 2023, ECAL will be presenting U.F.O.G.O. at Pier 17 during "Metropolis", Swissnex's 20th anniversary program in San Francisco.
PROJECTION
screening of diplomas films 2023,
07.11.2023,
Cinémathèque suisse, Lausanne
On Tuesday November 7, the ECAL presents the graduation films of the Bachelor Cinema at the Cinémathèque Suisse.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL AT THE GIFF FESTIVAL 2023,
03–12.11.2023,
Geneva
From November 3 to 12, ECAL will be present at the GIFF FESTIVAL 2023.
EXHIBITIONS
EXHIBITION ECAL DIPLOMAS 2023,
03–25.11.2023,
ECAL, Renens
From November 3 to 25, the diploma projects 2023 will be exhibited at ECAL. Opening on Thursday, November 2 at 6pm
EXHIBITIONS
THEY – ECAL x LE CONSORTIUM,
27.10.2023–31.03.2024,
Dijon
The Consortium Museum and ECAL present THEY, the culmination of the research project "The Raving Age. Histories and Figures of Youth" by the Master of Visual Arts.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL AT KIKK FESTIVAL 2023,
26–29.10.2023,
Namur, Belgium
ECAL's Bachelor Media & Interaction Design is taking part in the Kikk Festival 2023 in Namur (Belgium) from October 26 to 29, 2023 with a selection of projects.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL AT DUTCH DESIGN WEEK 2023,
21–29.10.2023,
Eindhoven, Netherlands
ECAL is part of Dutch Design Week's "Class of 23" project, presenting a selection of diploma projects by the Bachelor of Industrial Design and Master of Product Design.
EXHIBITIONS
ECAL AT DA Z FESTIVAL 2023,
19–29.10.2023,
Zürich
From October 19 to 29, the Bachelor Media & Interaction Design program will be presenting a selection of projects at the DA Z Festival 2023.
LECTURES
ECAL LECTURE – YERVANT GIANIKIAN,
18.10.2023,
IKEA Auditorium, ECAL
As part of his programme at the Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival, Italian filmmaker Yervant Gianikian will be giving a masterclass on Wednesday 18 October at 4pm at the ECAL.
EXHIBITIONS
AUTOMATED PHOTOGRAPHY AT Foto/Industria,
17.10–08.12.2023,
Bologna
From October 17 to December 8, 2023, on the occasion of Foto/Industria, ECAL presents the exhibition Automated Photography, the result of a research project by the Master of Photography.
LECTURES
ECAL LECTURE – CAPSULE MAGAZINE,
12.10.2023,
IKEA Auditorium, ECAL
More than just a mirror for the latest trends, Capsule Magazine deploys its skills to create innovative experiences. In conference at the ECAL, Thursday 12 October at 5.30pm.
EXHIBITIONS
USM FOUNDATION DESIGN GRANT EXHIBITION – 6th EDITION,
10–30.10.2023,
Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne
Presentation of new outdoor furniture designed by ECAL students for the Théâtre de Vidy-Lausanne as part of the USM Foundation Design Grant.
OTHER
Prompt Battle,
05.10.2023,
Hall Kudelski, ECAL
In front of a live audience, two challengers transform their texts into images using artificial intelligence software. Surprises guaranteed!