The MEG is hosting a day of talks and a round table focused on the digitalization of our world, in partnership with the journal Techniques & Culture. This event delves into how connected devices and digital applications affect our daily lives, in anticipation of the upcoming temporary exhibition “What is the Future?”. Presentations will feature Flavia Carraro from the University of Toulouse and Frédéric Joulian from Aix-Marseille University.
In French.
Join an engaging conversation on photographic investigations with Davide Nerini, Sarah Girard, Eloi Contesse, and Nolwenn Mégard. These artistic projects focus on specific regions, aiming to create an artistic and historical heritage. The discussion will explore the significance and challenges of these initiatives in Switzerland.
As part of the research seminar L’histoire par la photographie (Autumn 2025), organized by the Maison de l’histoire, Daniel Foliard (Université Paris Cité) will examine the history of mass violence through the lens of photography.
The seminar explores photography as a historical source, reflecting on its contributions and limitations for understanding historical narratives and writing history.
In French.
The Festival Les Créatives, a multidisciplinary event in Geneva, highlights the artistic and intellectual works of women and gender minorities. The 21st edition features concerts, theater, exhibitions, and discussions on topics such as chosen families and friendships. Notable participants include Hélène Giannecchini, Sophie Lewis, and Chloé Delaume. The festival reaffirms its commitment to combatting gender-based violence, working with the Canton and City of Geneva on local awareness campaigns.
Join sociologist Laurence Bachmann as she delves into her latest book, “Des hommes concernés” exploring how Western men are responding to the feminist movement intensified by #MeToo, challenging normative masculinity. This conversation, moderated by Dominique Hartmann from Le Courrier, will examine the diverse paths men take in deconstructing and reflecting on these societal shifts.
In French.
Henri Vever (1854-1942), renowned Art Nouveau jeweler and author of “French Jewelry in the 19th Century,” was also an avid collector of Impressionist art, Japanese prints, and Persian manuscripts. The MAH holds pieces either created by Vever or once part of his collection. A panel discussion will bring together Camille Vever, Marie-Eve Celio-Scheurer, and Alexandra Dermange to delve into Vever’s history, the era he lived in, the passing down of his craftsmanship, and his connections to the MAH. The event will conclude with a presentation of artworks and a reception.
In French.
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