Located in a grand neo-classical building in Parc des Bastions, the Bibliothèque de Genève is the University of Geneva library. The library hosts events such as exhibitions, conferences, talks, and workshops. Noteworthy among its regular programs is the December exhibition on the history of the Escalade, and the recurring event “Les jeudis midi à l’affiche,” featuring guest speakers discussing graphic posters from the library’s collection.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the food bank Partage, the traveling exhibition “Au fil des pommes” unfolds in Geneva. Local illustrators creatively transform apples to symbolize solidarity. At the Bastions Library, explore “Food Party” by Geneva-based illustrator Soreo/Sofia Rodriguez, presenting vibrant and expressive foods in a joyful tribute to nourishment.
Editions Zoé, a Geneva-based publishing house, has launched nearly 400 authors, standing out in the French-speaking literary world. Their archives, held at the Bibliothèque de Genève, chart this journey from artisanal printing in 1975 to prestigious literary awards. This exhibition, in collaboration with RTS Archives and Interrail, invites you to explore this rich history of success and discovery.
Join a guided tour of the living archives of Zoé Editions, curated by the Library of Geneva, led by commissioners Paule Hochuli Dubuis and Nicolas Schaetti. Delve into 50 years of Swiss literary history through manuscripts, mock-ups, correspondence, and digital documents. These archives reveal the evolution of the publishing house since its inception, providing an exclusive glimpse into its behind-the-scenes workings.
Léo Bulliard will present his book “Débauche contre nature. L’homosexualité devant la justice fribourgeoise entre 1900 et 1992” at the Bibliothèque de Genève. The book investigates the penalization of homosexual acts in Fribourg over nearly a century, drawing from judicial archives. It traces the journeys of those accused, from denunciation to sentencing, with particular focus on medical assessments starting in the 1940s. Léo Bulliard will engage in discussion with Cécile Boss, an assistant professor and member of Archives contestataires.
In French.
Each year, Affichage Public hosts an outdoor poster exhibition to showcase Swiss graphic design. For its 5th edition, designers like Sylvan Lanz, Onlab, Chloé Pannatier, and Data-Orbit share their creative approaches. These gatherings highlight the Library’s collection and the wealth of regional graphic artistry.
Clovis Duran and Fabienne Radi revisit “Once Upon a Time at the Plaza,” a series of triptych posters revealed between 2020 and 2023, blending cinema, printing, and editorial creation. This talk, organized in collaboration with the Plaza Foundation, highlights the library’s collection and showcases the richness of regional graphic design.
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