Tuesday 16 June, 12:15

Rousseau and Armenian Identity

Free, Booking Required

Jacques Berchtold presents a study of Rousseau’s self-identification with exile, in dialogue with Chake Matossian (Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts, Brussels). He situates Rousseau’s gestures within artistic and textual traditions.

The lecture examines Rousseau’s abrupt adoption of Armenian dress and its representation by painters, linking classical (Ovid at Tomis) and Christian (John Chrysostom) models. Berchtold investigates the Enlightenment re-reading of Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat and argues this purification of origin frames Rousseau as a new Noah confronting modern degeneration.

In French.

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève

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Friday 22 May, 13:30

Dung Beetles

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

An expert from the Natural History Museum introduces the diversity and behaviour of dung beetles and their ecological roles, drawing on museum research and field observations.

The session examines dung beetle behaviour, species diversity, and the benefits of eco‑grazing for soil health, nutrient cycling and habitat restoration. It explores how these insects contribute to ecosystem functioning and conservation strategies in agricultural and urban landscapes, across temperate regions.

In French.

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Friday 22 May, 09:00

Acting Locally for Global Biodiversity

Lectures & Workshops

Environment House

This celebration examines how local initiatives connect with the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the 23 global targets, exploring strategies to mobilize whole-of-society action for nature. It examines preparations and priorities for the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference, considers implementation of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, and highlights forward-looking directions. The programme includes five-minute Lightning Talks showcasing practical local and global projects that illustrate pathways for impactful biodiversity action.

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7 March – 22 May

Mindful Meditation Inspired by Art

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Erwan Tréguer, Mindfulness instructor, and Murielle Brunschwig, cultural mediator, bring complementary expertise in contemplative practice and art mediation to guide reflective sessions centered on attention and presence.

This workshop investigates how sustained attention to artworks and exhibition space cultivates bodily awareness, emotional regulation, and aesthetic perception. Through guided meditations and silent observation, participants explore techniques to deepen mindfulness, examine the links between art and wellbeing, and develop practical skills for sustaining presence in daily life.

Dates & Timings:
Saturday 7 March, 11:00
Tuesday 21 April, 13:15
Saturday 22 May, 11:00

In French.

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20 April – 7 June

Short-Form Laboratory

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre des Marionnettes

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.

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Friday 22 May, 14:00

Fascinating Algae

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

Michelle Price, scientist at the Geneva Botanic Garden, studies algal diversity and maintains the garden’s algae collection. She brings expertise in taxonomy and conservation practices.

This talk examines algal biology and ecology, exploring life strategies, ecological roles and conservation threats. It explains scientific classification and collection methods, including how algae are preserved in herbaria, and offers a guided glimpse into the garden’s algae collection to reveal research and conservation insights.

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21 – 24 May

Les yeux grand fermés – Biennial Festival of Sound and Radio Art

Lectures & Workshops Performances

Temple de Saint-Gervais

Les yeux grand fermés is a durational radio-art project presented within a sound art biennial that stages listening as a sculptural practice. Curated by Clara Alloing, Céline Carridroit and Marie Jeanson, the programme gathers archival and contemporary radio creations — broadcasts, podcasts and performative transmissions — into a sequence of listening sessions, performances and nocturnal experiments. Themes of disappearance, mediation and the politics of FM airwaves inform an attentive, darkened setting designed to foreground sonic narratives and the materiality of listening.

In French.

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