MuMAPS and ECAL (Lausanne Cantonal School of Art) are opening their new temporary exhibition:
Richard Authier, designer.
A Career at Paillard, 1947–1988
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
at MuMAPS, 2 Rue de l’Industrie, 1450 Sainte-Croix
A pioneering figure in Swiss industrial design, Richard Authier devoted nearly his entire career to Paillard, a flagship company in northern Vaud. In particular, he helped design the company’s radios, Thorens record players, Bolex cameras, and Hermes typewriters.
The event will take place in the presence of Ms. Bérangère Ruchat, president of the MuMAPS Foundation, Mr. Alexis Georgacopoulos, Director of ECAL; Mr. Laurent Soldini, Ra&D Project Manager at ECAL; Mr. Sébastien Mettraux, curator of the exhibition; and political officials.
The event will conclude with a cocktail reception to continue the discussions.