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Genevan artist Gamo (born 1974) draws from the 1980s graffiti and hip‑hop scene to transform abandoned objects and recovered cardboard into vibrant mixed‑media works. Executed on repurposed cartons, his pictorial surfaces combine acrylic, brush, airbrush and spray to conjure a fantastical urban imaginary.
The exhibition explores recycling, material transformation and memory, questioning consumption while evoking street culture’s visual language and the poetics of found matter.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 18:00 – 21:00
Directed by Michele Millner and devised collectively by Théâtre Spirale’s Atelier 1, Three Queens examines feminine violence and power through fragments of Macbeth, The Seagull, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and new texts by participants. The production gathers actors in raw, tactile staging, with musical composition by Mael Godinat and Yves Cerf, movement by Jeanne Pasquier, collaboration and performance by Marie Bondolfi, costumes by Julie Delieutraz and technical work by Jules Bovard. The piece is intimate, political and unsettling, mixing classical echoes and contemporary voices.
In French.
This intimate documentary profiles an Iranian climber who defies entrenched social and ideological barriers to pursue her passion. Shot in an observational, cinema-vérité style, the film follows her as she teaches young women to climb the rock faces outside Tehran, cultivating physical skill and personal independence. Through quiet, luminous scenes and candid moments it explores themes of resilience, solidarity and small acts of social change, tracing the emotional and geographic contours of a life lived on the edge. Original version with French subtitles.
The screening will be introduced by Ambassador Luigi Maria Vignali, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva. The event will be followed by a convivial aperitif.
Gorana and Mauranne of Collectif Rallonge, formed through Geneva’s nighttime music and queer, squat and feminist scenes, create multidisciplinary collaborations and live podcasts to showcase punk, post-punk and experimental artists.
This listening salon examines practices of collective listening and the notion of ‘pausing’ in public space, exploring how sound activates community bonds, visibility, and cross-genre exchange. The presenters discuss live podcasting, collaborative performance strategies, and ways to amplify marginalised artists through shared listening and multidisciplinary projects.
In French.
Follow Zuza, a bold little girl whose everyday moments swell into grand adventures: she eats while flying, grows larger than the planet when angry, and finds a loyal crocodile companion. The itinerant show mixes short tales and a parade using giant, human-size and miniature puppets, low-tech screen effects and masked dance. Playful and richly imagined, it invites families to move with the story and share moments of wonder and emotion.
In French.
Directed by Alexandre Humbert, Can Beauty Heal Us? is an observant documentary that traces mental-health spaces across Switzerland, Austria and Belgium. Humbert frames architecture as an active collaborator in care, using composed shots of interiors and patient-centred rhythms to probe how design can support—or burden—healing. The film blends interviews and evocative imagery to explore aesthetics, atmosphere and the ethics of therapeutic space, inviting reflection on beauty’s role in recovery and the textures of everyday care.
Followed by a discussion with: Yunni Cho, PhD, Bridge Proof of Concept Fellow ; Alexandre Humbert, designer & director; Patrick Longchamp, architect, co-author of MEA and Rémy Barbe, responsible of Service de Psychiatrie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, MEA – HUG
Two retired clowns revisit moments from their lives with mischievous tenderness and a sharp, critical eye. The piece unfolds as a series of rapid transformations—each reinvention arriving every three minutes—blending physical comedy, memory and gentle satire. The performers invite laughter through self-mockery and shared recognition, balancing fragility and spirited resilience. Staging privileges rhythm and gesture, creating a warm, bittersweet atmosphere that observes the world through playful yet clear‑eyed humour.
In French.
Genevan artist Gamo (born 1974) draws from the 1980s graffiti and hip‑hop scene to transform abandoned objects and recovered cardboard into vibrant mixed‑media works. Executed on repurposed cartons, his pictorial surfaces combine acrylic, brush, airbrush and spray to conjure a fantastical urban imaginary.
The exhibition explores recycling, material transformation and memory, questioning consumption while evoking street culture’s visual language and the poetics of found matter.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 18:00 – 21:00
Directed by Michele Millner and devised collectively by Théâtre Spirale’s Atelier 1, Three Queens examines feminine violence and power through fragments of Macbeth, The Seagull, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and new texts by participants. The production gathers actors in raw, tactile staging, with musical composition by Mael Godinat and Yves Cerf, movement by Jeanne Pasquier, collaboration and performance by Marie Bondolfi, costumes by Julie Delieutraz and technical work by Jules Bovard. The piece is intimate, political and unsettling, mixing classical echoes and contemporary voices.
In French.
This intimate documentary profiles an Iranian climber who defies entrenched social and ideological barriers to pursue her passion. Shot in an observational, cinema-vérité style, the film follows her as she teaches young women to climb the rock faces outside Tehran, cultivating physical skill and personal independence. Through quiet, luminous scenes and candid moments it explores themes of resilience, solidarity and small acts of social change, tracing the emotional and geographic contours of a life lived on the edge. Original version with French subtitles.
The screening will be introduced by Ambassador Luigi Maria Vignali, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva. The event will be followed by a convivial aperitif.
Gorana and Mauranne of Collectif Rallonge, formed through Geneva’s nighttime music and queer, squat and feminist scenes, create multidisciplinary collaborations and live podcasts to showcase punk, post-punk and experimental artists.
This listening salon examines practices of collective listening and the notion of ‘pausing’ in public space, exploring how sound activates community bonds, visibility, and cross-genre exchange. The presenters discuss live podcasting, collaborative performance strategies, and ways to amplify marginalised artists through shared listening and multidisciplinary projects.
In French.
Follow Zuza, a bold little girl whose everyday moments swell into grand adventures: she eats while flying, grows larger than the planet when angry, and finds a loyal crocodile companion. The itinerant show mixes short tales and a parade using giant, human-size and miniature puppets, low-tech screen effects and masked dance. Playful and richly imagined, it invites families to move with the story and share moments of wonder and emotion.
In French.
Directed by Alexandre Humbert, Can Beauty Heal Us? is an observant documentary that traces mental-health spaces across Switzerland, Austria and Belgium. Humbert frames architecture as an active collaborator in care, using composed shots of interiors and patient-centred rhythms to probe how design can support—or burden—healing. The film blends interviews and evocative imagery to explore aesthetics, atmosphere and the ethics of therapeutic space, inviting reflection on beauty’s role in recovery and the textures of everyday care.
Followed by a discussion with: Yunni Cho, PhD, Bridge Proof of Concept Fellow ; Alexandre Humbert, designer & director; Patrick Longchamp, architect, co-author of MEA and Rémy Barbe, responsible of Service de Psychiatrie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, MEA – HUG
Two retired clowns revisit moments from their lives with mischievous tenderness and a sharp, critical eye. The piece unfolds as a series of rapid transformations—each reinvention arriving every three minutes—blending physical comedy, memory and gentle satire. The performers invite laughter through self-mockery and shared recognition, balancing fragility and spirited resilience. Staging privileges rhythm and gesture, creating a warm, bittersweet atmosphere that observes the world through playful yet clear‑eyed humour.
In French.
Genevan artist Gamo (born 1974) draws from the 1980s graffiti and hip‑hop scene to transform abandoned objects and recovered cardboard into vibrant mixed‑media works. Executed on repurposed cartons, his pictorial surfaces combine acrylic, brush, airbrush and spray to conjure a fantastical urban imaginary.
The exhibition explores recycling, material transformation and memory, questioning consumption while evoking street culture’s visual language and the poetics of found matter.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 18:00 – 21:00
Directed by Michele Millner and devised collectively by Théâtre Spirale’s Atelier 1, Three Queens examines feminine violence and power through fragments of Macbeth, The Seagull, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and new texts by participants. The production gathers actors in raw, tactile staging, with musical composition by Mael Godinat and Yves Cerf, movement by Jeanne Pasquier, collaboration and performance by Marie Bondolfi, costumes by Julie Delieutraz and technical work by Jules Bovard. The piece is intimate, political and unsettling, mixing classical echoes and contemporary voices.
In French.
This intimate documentary profiles an Iranian climber who defies entrenched social and ideological barriers to pursue her passion. Shot in an observational, cinema-vérité style, the film follows her as she teaches young women to climb the rock faces outside Tehran, cultivating physical skill and personal independence. Through quiet, luminous scenes and candid moments it explores themes of resilience, solidarity and small acts of social change, tracing the emotional and geographic contours of a life lived on the edge. Original version with French subtitles.
The screening will be introduced by Ambassador Luigi Maria Vignali, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva. The event will be followed by a convivial aperitif.
Gorana and Mauranne of Collectif Rallonge, formed through Geneva’s nighttime music and queer, squat and feminist scenes, create multidisciplinary collaborations and live podcasts to showcase punk, post-punk and experimental artists.
This listening salon examines practices of collective listening and the notion of ‘pausing’ in public space, exploring how sound activates community bonds, visibility, and cross-genre exchange. The presenters discuss live podcasting, collaborative performance strategies, and ways to amplify marginalised artists through shared listening and multidisciplinary projects.
In French.
Follow Zuza, a bold little girl whose everyday moments swell into grand adventures: she eats while flying, grows larger than the planet when angry, and finds a loyal crocodile companion. The itinerant show mixes short tales and a parade using giant, human-size and miniature puppets, low-tech screen effects and masked dance. Playful and richly imagined, it invites families to move with the story and share moments of wonder and emotion.
In French.
Directed by Alexandre Humbert, Can Beauty Heal Us? is an observant documentary that traces mental-health spaces across Switzerland, Austria and Belgium. Humbert frames architecture as an active collaborator in care, using composed shots of interiors and patient-centred rhythms to probe how design can support—or burden—healing. The film blends interviews and evocative imagery to explore aesthetics, atmosphere and the ethics of therapeutic space, inviting reflection on beauty’s role in recovery and the textures of everyday care.
Followed by a discussion with: Yunni Cho, PhD, Bridge Proof of Concept Fellow ; Alexandre Humbert, designer & director; Patrick Longchamp, architect, co-author of MEA and Rémy Barbe, responsible of Service de Psychiatrie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, MEA – HUG
Spirale Workshops 1 and 2 showcase a thirty-year practice of transmission, research and intergenerational exchange. Under the direction of Michele Millner (Atelier 1) and Cathy Sarr with Patrick Mohr (Atelier 2), the project blends devised creation and collective laboratories. Atelier 1 develops a decolonial, antipatriarchal and radical laboratory that dialogues with figures such as Lady Macbeth and Nina. Participants include Marie Bondolfi, Yves Cerf, Mael Godinat and Jeanne Pasquier.
In French.
Gather for a gentle storytelling session under the trees where the Flying Library comes to life. Actress Mélissa Catoquessa reads imaginative tales that invite children to explore colours, sounds and tiny adventures among pages and leaves. The performance blends spoken word and playful gestures so young listeners can picture characters, laugh and join in. This relaxed reading encourages curiosity, listening skills and a love of books in a cosy, outdoor setting.
In French. Kids ages 3 and up.
Produced by Maress and COXOG Karpet, Og Karpet First Date assembles a charged lineup: 26Keuss, Trafalgar, Awuni, McMaams and Mohciss. The performance moves between US and French R&B, rap, Afro rhythms and Shatta energy, blending polished grooves with raw street intensity. Tight vocal exchanges, layered production and call-and-response sequences foreground communal dance and a nocturnal, electric atmosphere. The staging favours close interaction and club-oriented dynamics.
Set during a bitter winter in 1980s Turkey amid a military coup, Kar Korsanlari (Snow Pirates) follows three boys who scavenge for coal to survive the cold. With intimate, observational imagery and restrained yet powerful storytelling, the film contrasts the harsh authority of soldiers with the fragile, playful solidarity of childhood. A quietly political and poetic debut, it exposes the mechanisms of repression while celebrating youthful resilience and small acts of compassion.
Screening, concert on Place du Marché (Dara Macit and Ismail Tumen) et exhibition at bar Vehbi Koca
An international professional beach volleyball tournament bringing top men’s and women’s teams together for high-level competition and lively spectator energy. Over multiple days, pro pairs face fast, athletic rallies on outdoor sand courts, combining technical skill, endurance and tactical play. The atmosphere blends sporting intensity with a festival-like social vibe, offering accessible viewing for all levels of fans and a showcase of elite beach volleyball performance.
Night hike tracing the lakeshore between pebbled beaches and cool woodland, offering open panoramas over Lake Geneva and tranquil waters. The 14 km route mixes flat shorelines, shaded paths and short ascents, with a border crossing and varied undergrowth under moonlight. Walkers should expect a moderate technical challenge with +/-150 m elevation change, steady pace and group rhythm. Family-friendly and dog-friendly, it favors sturdy shoes, headlamp and a sense of adventure.
Celebrating its 43rd edition, AMR Festival gathers a constellation of jazz and improvised-music projects over five days, offering 27 concerts that range from big-band workshops and modern-jazz sessions to intimate improvised sets and family programming. Artists and ensembles explore spontaneity, collective listening and rhythmic invention, with programming that favours interplay and sonic risk. Lighting and sound design shape shifting atmospheres, from hushed, introspective moments to exuberant, groove-driven peaks, transporting listeners through vivid, communal encounters.
Two retired clowns revisit moments from their lives with mischievous tenderness and a sharp, critical eye. The piece unfolds as a series of rapid transformations—each reinvention arriving every three minutes—blending physical comedy, memory and gentle satire. The performers invite laughter through self-mockery and shared recognition, balancing fragility and spirited resilience. Staging privileges rhythm and gesture, creating a warm, bittersweet atmosphere that observes the world through playful yet clear‑eyed humour.
In French.
Genevan artist Gamo (born 1974) draws from the 1980s graffiti and hip‑hop scene to transform abandoned objects and recovered cardboard into vibrant mixed‑media works. Executed on repurposed cartons, his pictorial surfaces combine acrylic, brush, airbrush and spray to conjure a fantastical urban imaginary.
The exhibition explores recycling, material transformation and memory, questioning consumption while evoking street culture’s visual language and the poetics of found matter.
Opening: Thursday 18 June, 18:00 – 21:00
Directed by Michele Millner and devised collectively by Théâtre Spirale’s Atelier 1, Three Queens examines feminine violence and power through fragments of Macbeth, The Seagull, The Caucasian Chalk Circle and new texts by participants. The production gathers actors in raw, tactile staging, with musical composition by Mael Godinat and Yves Cerf, movement by Jeanne Pasquier, collaboration and performance by Marie Bondolfi, costumes by Julie Delieutraz and technical work by Jules Bovard. The piece is intimate, political and unsettling, mixing classical echoes and contemporary voices.
In French.
This intimate documentary profiles an Iranian climber who defies entrenched social and ideological barriers to pursue her passion. Shot in an observational, cinema-vérité style, the film follows her as she teaches young women to climb the rock faces outside Tehran, cultivating physical skill and personal independence. Through quiet, luminous scenes and candid moments it explores themes of resilience, solidarity and small acts of social change, tracing the emotional and geographic contours of a life lived on the edge. Original version with French subtitles.
The screening will be introduced by Ambassador Luigi Maria Vignali, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva. The event will be followed by a convivial aperitif.
Gorana and Mauranne of Collectif Rallonge, formed through Geneva’s nighttime music and queer, squat and feminist scenes, create multidisciplinary collaborations and live podcasts to showcase punk, post-punk and experimental artists.
This listening salon examines practices of collective listening and the notion of ‘pausing’ in public space, exploring how sound activates community bonds, visibility, and cross-genre exchange. The presenters discuss live podcasting, collaborative performance strategies, and ways to amplify marginalised artists through shared listening and multidisciplinary projects.
In French.
Follow Zuza, a bold little girl whose everyday moments swell into grand adventures: she eats while flying, grows larger than the planet when angry, and finds a loyal crocodile companion. The itinerant show mixes short tales and a parade using giant, human-size and miniature puppets, low-tech screen effects and masked dance. Playful and richly imagined, it invites families to move with the story and share moments of wonder and emotion.
In French.
Directed by Alexandre Humbert, Can Beauty Heal Us? is an observant documentary that traces mental-health spaces across Switzerland, Austria and Belgium. Humbert frames architecture as an active collaborator in care, using composed shots of interiors and patient-centred rhythms to probe how design can support—or burden—healing. The film blends interviews and evocative imagery to explore aesthetics, atmosphere and the ethics of therapeutic space, inviting reflection on beauty’s role in recovery and the textures of everyday care.
Followed by a discussion with: Yunni Cho, PhD, Bridge Proof of Concept Fellow ; Alexandre Humbert, designer & director; Patrick Longchamp, architect, co-author of MEA and Rémy Barbe, responsible of Service de Psychiatrie de l’Enfant et de l’Adolescent, MEA – HUG
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