22 October – 16 November

KorSonoR – Sonic and Visual Arts

Le Commun

Free

KorSonoR is a festival-exhibition that explores the intersection of sound and visual arts, curated by Olivier Kaeser. Focusing on the bodily, social, technological, architectural, and natural dimensions of sound, it features performances, installations, videos, films, and discussions. This edition showcases 11 projects with over 50 participants and nearly 50 events hosted in various partner venues.

Highlights at Le Commun include works by Dimitri de Perrot, Gabriela Löffel, Marie Losier, and Marina Rosenfeld. The festival provides a shared, immersive listening experience, emphasizing the power of sound in conveying emotions and memories.

Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10,
1205 Genève

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Photo Credit: © Schaffter Sahli

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

Uni Mail

Videos by Óscar Muñoz (Colombia) and Vindhya Buthpitiya (Sri Lanka)

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Art & Exhibits

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Sauvages – Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’ Film

Art & Exhibits

Bibliothèque de la Cité

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8 October – 7 December

Choses que l’on garde

Art & Exhibits

Villa Bernasconi

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5 – 16 November

Léo Stefanelli: Graphic Works

Art & Exhibits

Usine Kugler

Swiss graphic designer Léo Stefanelli, an alumnus of Geneva’s School of Applied Arts, presents his work at the Kugler space. His exploration of graphic design and human-centered photography deconstructs traditional structures through spontaneous typography and collages. Drawing inspiration from the 1950s Swiss style, he incorporates organic and expressive visual elements. His photography captures a humanistic approach, revealing the unseen pain of individuals with chronic illnesses. There will also be workshops for children from age five, where they will create collective posters to be displayed in an exhibition.

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