Thursday 17 September, 18:30

État de siège

Nino Vuarrier-Martinez-Zinalewski presents sixteen photographic works made in Geneva and Bern during protests for Palestine, the No G7 mobilisations and the feminist strike. Working in analog film, the artist embraces subjectivity over reportage, capturing fleeting sensations that are fixed onto photographic material. The images probe the politics of public assembly, questioning the right to demonstrate while reflecting on how ephemeral action becomes a lasting trace. Curated by Stéphanie Courtines, the series resonates with recent legal and civic debates about protest rights.

Promenade du Pin 5,
Geneva, Switzerland
Photo Credit: ©Nino Vuarrier
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Photo Credit: ©Nino Vuarrier

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