Situated within the International School of Geneva’s Grande Boissière campus in Chêne-Bougeries, the Centre des Arts, serves as a cultural hub offering a diverse range of events open to the general public. Its program encompasses stage productions, conferences, and exhibitions, providing a rich and varied cultural experience.
Piece of Love is a collective exhibition inspired by Michelangelo Pistoletto’s Third Paradise, bringing together student projects and works by around fifteen international artists. Dedicated to life, humanity and peace, the exhibition explores our relationship with nature, each other and the world around us, inviting visitors to imagine a more sustainable and harmonious future.
Opening: Tuesday 8 September at 17:00
Christina Lamb OBE, chief foreign correspondent for The Sunday Times, is one of Britain’s leading reporters on conflict and international affairs. A nineteen‑time award winner, she has reported from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Syria and is the author of ten books, including I Am Malala, co‑written with Malala Yousafzai. In this lecture she discusses frontline reporting, ethical challenges, verification in conflict zones and the craft of telling difficult human stories with accuracy and empathy.
In English.
Afrik Rire brings together established and emerging comedians from the French‑speaking African and Afro‑descendant communities for two evenings of comedy and cultural exchange. Open to everyone, the festival showcases diverse voices, stories and styles, creating a welcoming space for shared laughter and conversation. Organized by a Geneva-based non-profit, the programme highlights contemporary African creativity while fostering connections between artists and audiences across cultures. The event celebrates humour as a means of expression and community.
Follow the tiny princess found inside a glowing bamboo as she grows into Kaguya Hime, a young woman of extraordinary beauty. Through expressive dance and clear physical storytelling, children witness her adventures, feel a kaleidoscope of emotions, and explore themes of belonging, difference and what it means to be an outsider. Poetic movement, gentle wonder and a touch of melancholy create a tender experience that encourages empathy and sparks the imagination.
Kids ages 4 and up.
Caroline Fourest appears in conversation and debate, offering insight into contemporary public debates and media discourse. The session, moderated by Jérémy Seydoux, examines themes such as pluralism, secularism and the role of journalism in democratic societies. Through questions and exchange, Fourest discusses the challenges of public engagement and the balance between freedom of expression and social responsibility. Discussion.
In French.
Created and performed by Igor Mamlenkov and directed by Kostya Novitskiy, Kto Tam? is a 60-minute non-verbal visual tragicomedy that explores exile, memory, loneliness and resilience. Through precise movement, object manipulation and evocative shadow play, Mamlenkov animates forgotten belongings into companions, transforming absence into tender, absurd and deeply human encounters. Drawing on Slavic physical theatre traditions, the piece uses gesture and poetic imagery to build a universal, wordless journey into the heart of solitude.
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