11 October – 7 January

Louise Desnos: Acedia

Maison de l'enfance et de l'adolescence (MEA)

Free

The Acedia project by French photographer Louise Desnos offers a contemplative photographic exploration of slowness, fatigue and intimacy. Through sensitive, minimalist compositions and staged portraits, Desnos elevates inertia and non-events into a quiet poetics. The series examines idleness as resistance, a space for introspection and for reclaiming autonomy. Photographs emphasize material textures, soft light and the presence of bodies at rest, inviting viewers to reconsider cultural prejudices about productivity and rest.

Boulevard de la Cluse 26,
Switzerland

Photo Credit: DR

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Photo Credit: DR

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Five Mini Shows

Art & Exhibits

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Opening: Thursday 21 May, 18:00

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Art & Exhibits

Jagal Maison d'Art

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Art & Exhibits Outdoor

Carouge

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Art & Exhibits

Centre d'édition contemporaine

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Art & Exhibits

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Art & Exhibits

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In French and in English.

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