95° Salon de L'ESSOR

95 years of artistic passion: L’ESSOR turns a new page in its history with Paul Day as guest of honour Dijon will soon host the 95th edition of the Salon de L’ESSOR, one of Burgundy’s oldest art events. For nearly a century, L’ESSOR has brought together artists with diverse sensibilities, all united by a shared ambition: to introduce contemporary art to as wide an audience as possible and to foster encounters between artists and the public. Whilst the Salon de L’ESSOR is renowned for showcasing established artists, it has recently taken on a new mission: to provide a platform for emerging talent. This year’s edition will bring together 41 artists presenting over 175 works: painting, sculpture, digital art, drawing, mixed media… This diversity reflects the richness of the region’s artistic output and the association’s commitment to championing all forms of expression. The exhibition will have the honour of welcoming the British sculptor Paul Day as its guest of honour. A leading figure in contemporary figurative sculpture, renowned for his impressive monumental bas-reliefs installed in numerous public spaces around the world, Paul Day will present a selection of his works and meet the public. His presence lends this 95th edition exceptional prestige.