MBAL Exhibition Examines Evolving Boundaries in Graphic Arts Practices

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de La Chaux-de-Fonds (MBAL) will present an exhibition titled 'Pour tout faire, il faut une fleur' during the spring of 2026. This project was developed by Swiss artist and designer Nicolas Polli, who also works as an educator. The show investigates connections between photography, graphic design, and mixed artistic approaches. It features contributions from various Swiss and international practitioners across multiple creative fields who aim to dissolve conventional separations between disciplines. The exhibition originates from an interest in understanding how different aspects of graphic arts relate to one another. It addresses contemporary contradictions, noting that while professional roles often become highly specialized, there is also growing expectation for adaptability across domains. This dual dynamic reflects Polli's own multifaceted career spanning photography, design, publishing, and teaching. The presentation will employ an engaging, immersive layout to highlight a cohort of contemporary artists.