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Thursday 13 November, 17:30
Coolturalia - Exposition Quel froid ! & Nouveaux espaces permanents de la Maison Tavel

Opening – Exhibition: Quel froid !

Art & Exhibits
Maison Tavel

As it approaches its fortieth anniversary, Maison Tavel has revamped its spaces to include a floor for temporary events, a reimagined permanent exhibition, and a music-dedicated salon. The exhibition “Quel froid !” exlplores the depictions of winter, showcasing paintings from the 17th century to the present alongside historical and contemporary photographs.

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Thursday 13 November, 18:30
Coolturalia - Conférence de Martin Rauch

Anima Series: Martin Rauch

Lectures & Workshops
Pavillon Sicli

Martin Rauch champions the use of raw earth in contemporary architecture as a response to climate challenges and dwindling resources. Trained as a ceramist, he was deeply influenced by local techniques he encountered in Africa. As the founder of Lehm Ton Erde, he has refined the technique of rammed earth and specializes in prefabricating large raw earth elements. His projects blend traditional craftsmanship with technical innovation. An acclaimed award winner, he also teaches at the University of Linz and ETH Zurich.

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10 – 14 November

2025 Human Rights Week

Lectures & Workshops
Multiple locations

The 2025 Human Rights Week, organized by the Global Studies Institute at the University of Geneva, focuses on defending the rule of law through a diverse and thought-provoking program. Bridging law, political science, and history, the initiative explores contemporary challenges to the rule of law, including the concentration of executive power, weakening of checks and balances, and questions over the legitimacy of constitutional and supranational courts.

With the participation of students and institutional partners, the week offers around twenty events that invite reflection, debate, and action on legal, institutional, and civic tools to preserve and strengthen the rule of law at both national and European levels.

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Thursday 13 November, 19:30
Coolturalia - 79e Concours de Genève – Concert Lauréat·es Alto

79th Concours de Genève – Viola Laureates Concert

Performances
Palais de l'Athénée

The winners of the Viola Competition perform in concert, offering the audience an extended experience. In collaboration with the Institut National Genevois, the Concours de Genève annually hosts a concert that brings together the young winners for a convivial moment following the Viola Final.

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Thursday 13 November, 18:00
Coolturalia - Rencontre-événement avec Jean-François Billeter

An Evening with Jean-François Billeter

Lectures & Workshops
Librairie du Boulevard

Jean-Francois Billeter, an emeritus professor from the University of Geneva, introduces his latest book “New Sketches” at the Boulevard Bookstore. Having transitioned from his role as a professor of Chinese studies, he now focuses on his writings, blending scholarly precision with educational clarity. His work delves into the texts of Zhuangzi, Chinese calligraphy, and critiques Chinese history. “New Sketches” expands on his reflections regarding the current critical state, promoting a revolution in thought. This event offers an opportunity to discuss his career as a sinologist, philosopher, and historian, championing the spirit of the Enlightenment.

In French.

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13 – 15 November

Géraldine Chollet – La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine

Performances
Pavillon ADC

Pop energy, raw intensity, a touch of animality, and playful shifts in force. With live music and dancers moving around the audience, the beat spreads—visceral and physical. La Tendresse du ventre de la baleine explores the tension between individuality and collectivity, between identity, intimate desires, and the need to belong.

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Events running for an extended period

16 October 2025 – 30 August 2026
Coolturalia - PLASMAH: TONUTOPIA

PlasMAH: Tonutopia

Art & Exhibits
MAH

The MAH showcases Tonutopie, an innovative installation by German artist Hans-Walter Müller, a trailblazer in inflatable structures. This large, transparent, and habitable sphere, nestled within Vincent Lamouroux’s La Passerelle, offers a unique sensory experience. It delves into the contrasts between the fluidity of inflatable structures and the rigidity of traditional architecture, providing visitors with a fresh perspective on space.

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13 November – 9 January
Coolturalia - Daniel Canogar : PANORAMIC & Robin Wen : Ce que cachait la nuit – Project Room

PANORAMIC & Robin Wen: Ce que cachait la nuit – Project Room

Art & Exhibits
Wilde

Wilde, a contemporary art gallery established in Geneva in 2015, stands out on the Swiss and international art scene. It offers a diverse program highlighting both established and emerging artists.

Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

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6 November – 19 December
Coolturalia - Figurer la grace dans la peinture flamande des XVIe et XVIIe s.

Depicting Grace in 16th and 17th Century Flemish Painting

Art & Exhibits
De Jonckheere

The exhibition delves into the delicate and harmonious grace in 16th and 17th-century Flemish painting, examining how the masters of this period used color and intricate details to achieve this elusive quality. Grace, seen as a feminine attribute that favors delight over strength, suggests a balance between the soul and nature.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

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14 November – 20 December
Coolturalia - Ce sont les fleurs qui ont changé

Ce sont les fleurs qui ont changé

Art & Exhibits
Galerie lange+pult

The gallery in Geneva is showcasing the group exhibition Ce sont les fleurs qui ont changé, curated by Mathieu Mercier. This exhibition features ten artists, including Michel Blazy, Gaël Davrinche, and Bertrand Lavier, who explore floral motifs through diverse artistic approaches, ranging from organic installations to painting.

Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

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22 October – 16 November
Coolturalia - KorSonoR – arts sonores et visuels

KorSonoR – Sonic and Visual Arts

Art & Exhibits
Le Commun

KorSonoR is a festival-exhibition that explores the intersection of sound and visual arts, curated by Olivier Kaeser. Focusing on the bodily, social, technological, architectural, and natural dimensions of sound, it features performances, installations, videos, films, and discussions. This edition showcases 11 projects with over 50 participants and nearly 50 events hosted in various partner venues.

Highlights at Le Commun include works by Dimitri de Perrot, Gabriela Löffel, Marie Losier, and Marina Rosenfeld. The festival provides a shared, immersive listening experience, emphasizing the power of sound in conveying emotions and memories.

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23 October – 16 November
Coolturalia - James Webb – A series of personal questions addressed to Lac Léman, dans le cadre de KorSonoR – arts sonores et visuels

KorSonoR: James Webb, sound installation

Art & Exhibits
Parc de la Perle du Lac

James Webb introduces a captivating sound installation on the shores of Lake Geneva. Through his project “A series of personal questions addressed to Lac Léman”, the artist engages the lake in a dialogue that invites the audience to project their own answers as he poses questions without expecting a reply. Utilizing strategically placed speakers in public spaces, the installation alters the perception of the surroundings, inspiring fresh interpretations and new stories.

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève)

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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MAMCO (Museum of Contemporary Art)

– CLOSED FOR RENOVATION –

Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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Ariana Museum

With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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