Join a guided tour of the living archives of Zoé Editions, curated by the Library of Geneva, led by commissioners Paule Hochuli Dubuis and Nicolas Schaetti. Delve into 50 years of Swiss literary history through manuscripts, mock-ups, correspondence, and digital documents. These archives reveal the evolution of the publishing house since its inception, providing an exclusive glimpse into its behind-the-scenes workings.
Eman Taylor, a New York musician turned photographer of the unseen and now residing in Geneva, presents “SACRED CIRCLES,” an exhibition of his photographs. Defying social media norms and opting not to use Photoshop or AI, he captures images after dark, unveiling alternate universes or simple plays of light. The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday and by appointment, featuring an opening and closing with performances.
Convergent Lines at Galerie L’Appartement showcases a dynamic blend of expressive canvases by Mariana Oushiro alongside pieces by Jojo Corväiá, Maarten Vrolijk, and Marius Ritiu. This exhibition delves into the crossroads of art, sculpture, and design, emphasizing the role of materials, processes, and architectural influences. Marius Ritiu’s monumental sculptures, Jojo Corväiá’s meditative ceramics, and Maarten Vrolijk’s delicate lighting fixtures and vases engage in a dialogue with Mariana Oushiro’s gestural and geometric paintings. Together, these works create a choreography of contrasts, balancing heaviness and lightness, permanence and movement, structure and spontaneity.
The Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève, in collaboration with the City of Geneva, is hosting an exhibition at Le Commun during the renovation of its premises. Since 1955, the City of Geneva has supported emerging contemporary artists by offering two grants to artists under 35, enabling them to pursue personal research or studies. Ten artists and designers have been chosen to showcase their work, with an opening event that includes the announcement of the grant recipients.
Opening and announcement of the grant recipients on 2 September, from 18:00.
Johannes Nagel’s works explore a dynamic dialogue with material, emphasizing process over perfection. In Silhouette Extended, tunnels, cuts, and patterns reveal the tension between form and movement, creating a language of immediacy where objects unfold and surprise, embracing the potential within rather than a flawless finish.
Opening during the Nuit des Bains, Wednesday 17 September.
Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima? is a powerful exhibition curated by Nicolas Crispini, exploring the devastation and legacy of the atomic bombings through testimonies, photographs, films, objects, and soundscapes. From survivor accounts to cultural echoes and traces of nuclear tests, it confronts the enduring threat of nuclear apocalypse and asks whether humanity has truly grasped the magnitude of Hiroshima.
The 2025 Société des Arts Prize honors Shirana Shahbazi, an Iranian-born visual artist and photographer based in Zurich, for her unique approach to photography and her constant ability to reinvent herself. Her work, blending photography, painting, and installation, explores themes of identity, memory, and cultural representation. Featured in major collections such as the Centre Pompidou, MoMA, and Tate Modern, Shahbazi embodies a bold and visionary practice that continues to inspire the field of contemporary art.
Opening Thursday 18 September, 18:00.
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