The International Museum of the Reformation presents a special tour focused on the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre. Delve into the underlying causes of this historical tragedy, such as religious tensions, political manipulations, and collective fears. The tour highlights its impact on Catholic-Protestant relations and its symbolic significance in the history of the Reformation.
In French.
Climate Fiction is an exhibition that offers a unique perspective on the Fonds cantonal d’art contemporain collection by exploring the multiple oppressions and inequalities underlying ecological crises. Curated by the winners of the exhibition grant, this traveling show features 20th and 21st-century artworks that reveal the connections between production models, power dynamics, social discrimination, and environmental issues.
The Martin Bodmer Foundation, in collaboration with the Conservatoire and Botanical Garden of Geneva and the Bains des Pâquis, presents “Verts d’eaux – Aquatic Plants from Near and Far.” This summer exhibition is dedicated to the diverse world of aquatic plants found in rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans. Combining botanical wonder, artistic interpretation, and scientific inquiry, the exhibition highlights the relationship between aquatic plants and Geneva’s landscape, as well as their portrayal in both literary and religious texts. Curated by Nicolas Ducimetière and Pierre Boillat, with artistic direction by Yoann Givry, visitors are invited to enjoy an enlightening stroll.
The UNIGE exhibition offers an immersive journey into the heart of volcanoes, blending science with stories and myths. Captivated by their power and majesty, humans have always endeavored to understand and narrate the mysteries of volcanoes. The exhibition delves into how they work, the force of eruptions, eruption forecasting, and the sharing of knowledge. It invites visitors to touch, experiment, and listen to grasp the dual nature of volcanoes, balancing danger with their bountiful offerings.
The Artists Against the Bomb exhibition at Parc des Bastions brings together over 30 international artists and collectives, including Pussy Riot, Guerrilla Girls, and Thomas Hirschhorn, to contemplate the legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and advocate for a world free from nuclear weapons. The event is organized by Estudio Pedro Reyes and ICAN.
Explore the temporary exhibition on quantum physics at the Museum of the History of Science, where you can dive into this captivating world through educational panels. Discover cutting-edge research conducted at the University of Geneva, showcased on posters along the lake. This project, spearheaded by the Geneva Quantum Centre in collaboration with the University Paris-Saclay and ID Quantique, celebrates the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) showcases “Watch Makers” as an interactive and educational journey into the world of traditional watchmaking. They invite visitors to discover around forty professions and techniques through a playful, tactile experience brought to life by evolving scenography.
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