The “Arctic Parentheses” exhibit, in collaboration with the University of Geneva, reflects on four years of research in the Arctic, highlighting the impact of climate change on this delicate region. Aboard the sailing vessels Mauritius and Que Sera, scientists, artists, and young people ventured into the vast icy landscapes, documenting its rapid transformations.
The International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent presents the first European solo exhibition of Guatemalan Maya Kaqchikel artist Angélica Serech (*1982). Pach’un Q’ijul (Temps entrelacés – Deep Time) intertwines ancestral weaving gestures with personal and collective memory, drawing on Serech’s history shaped by Guatemala’s civil war. Using self-built looms and natural materials like corn husks and branches, her works explore resilience, repair, and the deep ties between textile traditions and humanitarian action.
Crossroads presents photographers Julien Spiewak and Dow Wasiksiri, who blend their artistic practices to reassess the connections between East and West, as well as past and present. Their work delves into the enduring influence of history as a living entity in our everyday lives. Through staging, insertion, and rephotography, they foster a dialogue between inherited imagery and the contemporary body, encouraging us to inhabit, claim, and transform our perception of the world.
Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00
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.
Guided tours organsied every Sunday, 11:00 & 13:00.
The Musée de Carouge showcases the city’s century-long relationship with cinema, highlighting iconic locations, pioneering figures like Alice Guy, local film productions, and the enduring Cinéma Bio, offering a vivid look at how Carouge has shaped and been shaped by the seventh art.
The exhibition is complemented by a diverse program of screenings, concerts, and workshops, allowing visitors to experience iconic films, explore Alice Guy’s world through music, and experiment with early animation techniques for a fully immersive journey into Carouge’s cinematic history and practice.
Guided Tours (in French):
Thursday 23 October and Thursday 20 November, 18:00 (registration required).
Embark on a poetic and visual journey through a century of photography, spotlighting both celebrated masters and lesser-known photographers. The gallery showcases works by iconic figures such as Man Ray, Robert Doisneau, František Drtikol, Pierre Boucher, and Fred Boissonnas, alongside images from forgotten artists. From street scenes and surreal experiments to poetic compositions, the exhibition is a confluence of diverse styles that enhance and enrich one another.
Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.
Opera Gallery showcases iconic works by modern, post-war, and contemporary artists, featuring names like Chagall, Picasso, Niki de Saint-Phalle, and Pierre Soulages. During this 37th edition of Art en Vieille-Ville, visitors can explore pieces by artists such as Sam Francis, Fernand Léger, Jean Dubuffet, Manolo Valdés, Georges Condo, among others.
Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.
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