David de la Mano Unveils "Élan" Mural for FIG 2026 in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
In Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France, David de la Mano has introduced a mural called Élan, created for the 2026 International Festival of Geography (FIG). This piece is displayed on a building that will be part of the Cambium Campus, focusing on university-level cybersecurity education. The French word Élan means an initial surge of movement, reflecting the artist's concept of a "spontaneous force" that encourages exploration and transformation of spaces. Relating to the FIG 2026 theme of "Landscape," de la Mano views it as a vibrant area to discover. His artwork showcases the Vosges region, emphasizing the connection between nature and human influence, with soaring birds representing movement. The festival is scheduled for October 2 to 4, 2026, with Bulgaria and Romania as the guest countries. You can see the mural on Instagram at @daviddelamano_.
Key facts
- David de la Mano completed a mural titled Élan in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France.
- The mural was created for the 2026 International Festival of Geography (FIG).
- It is painted on the façade of a building set to become Cambium Campus, a university-level cybersecurity education site.
- The title Élan comes from the French word for an initial surge of movement.
- De la Mano describes Élan as "a spontaneous force, a desire to move forward, to cross a space and transform it."
- The mural responds to FIG 2026's theme, "Landscape," which the artist treats as territory to be moved through, experienced and inhabited.
- The 37th edition of FIG runs from October 2 to 4, 2026, with Bulgaria and Romania as guest countries.
- Images of the mural were shared via @daviddelamano_ on Instagram.
Entities
Artists
- David de la Mano
Institutions
- International Festival of Geography
- FIG
- Cambium Campus
Locations
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
- France
- Vosges
- Bulgaria
- Romania