Annick Louis, a Franco-Argentine academic, and Félix Terrones, professor at the Institute of Hispanic Language and Literature (Universität Bern), bring scholarly expertise in Hispanic studies and literary criticism.
This lecture examines the elements of Borges’s writing that fascinate scholars and engage general readers, investigating his narrative strategies, themes of identity and labyrinthine structure, and the legacy he left for subsequent authors and literary movements.
In French.
Éclats! gathers leading francophone writers in short, staged confrontations that examine contemporary issues. Each evening pairs two authors — Giuliano Da Empoli and Hugo Micheron; Asma Mhalla and Hervé Le Tellier; Esther Teillard and Frédéric Beigbeder; Kamel Daoud and François‑Henri Désérable — in moderated discussions investigating global disorder, the ethics of AI, gender and style, and migration and storytelling. Artistic direction is by François‑Henri Désérable. Capacity is limited to 80 spectators per evening.
In French.
Designed for emerging professionals and recent graduates, this workshop explores puppetry through the creation of a short performance. Four to five young artists are supported through a guided process from idea to stage, with mentorship in direction, dramaturgy and construction. Participants develop a compact work presented at a public work-in-progress showcase. The programme also offers the chance to win a fully funded four-week training placement in 2027 at Odradek, near Toulouse.
In French.
This public celebration examines global climate challenges through the “Now For Climate” campaign, exploring how systems change—economies, governance and international cooperation—can accelerate mitigation and adaptation. It highlights multilateral Geneva’s role in coordinating policy, showcases dialogues and forums that build momentum toward the UN climate conference, and outlines practical pathways to repair societies’ relationship with the climate while pursuing justice and resilience.
In English.
Malandro, artist and illustrator, leads a practical workshop focused on observational sketching and illustration. He demonstrates quick-study techniques to capture form, gesture and mood with economy and expressiveness.
After a brief tour of the exhibition that inspired the session, participants explore cafés as motifs, practising composition, line work and shading. The workshop examines how simple marks can reveal atmosphere, social interaction and the character of everyday objects.
This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.
This programme gathers a series of practical workshops and short courses exploring vocal and dance traditions from Iran, North Africa, Spain, Eastern Europe and Bali. Practitioners include Hossein Rad (Iranian classical singing), Khalil Bensid (Gnawa), Maud Brulhart, Michelle Gagnaux and Ana La China (flamenco), Pat la Gadji (Gypsy dances) and Sinah Ni Nyoman Tordjman (Balinese dance). Participants will investigate technique, repertoire and cultural context through hands‑on sessions aimed at beginners and experienced learners alike. Sessions balance practical practice with contextual discussion.
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