Located in the heart of the Old Town, in the birthplace of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the MRL is a six-story cultural hub centered on literature. The venue features a permanent exhibition on Rousseau and engages with contemporary issues related to his works. It hosts debates, performances, and educational activities, while also offering residencies for writers and researchers. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a café within the space.
Three distinct authors—Rémy Demichelis, a philosopher and journalist; Dora Formica, an illustrator and teacher; and Pascal Nordmann, a writer and theater artist—engage in a discussion about contemporary literary creation. They delve into their creative processes, doubts, and inspirations, examining the challenges of writing in the digital age, the balance between spontaneity and rigor, the push and pull of isolation versus collaboration, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
In French.
Is artificial intelligence transforming journalism or amplifying its paradoxes? In this engaging discussion, media experts Nathalie Pignard-Cheynel, Jean Abbiateci, and Frédéric Lelièvre delve into AI’s impact on the press, ranging from automation and fact-checking to redefining the human role in journalistic writing. This conversation offers insights into the challenges and boundaries of this transformative era.
In French.
The Pittard de l’Andelyn Foundation, a supporter of Geneva’s literary scene since 1980, is awarding its 2025 literary prize to Gabriella Zalapì for her work “Ilaria ou la conquête de la désobéissance.” Zalapì, both a visual artist and writer, draws on her family history to craft pieces that blend history and fiction. The award event will feature a reading of excerpts by the author and a book signing session.
The Maison Rousseau et Littérature offers free monthly guided tours of the Rousseau Path. This audio-visual journey immerses visitors in the life and works of Jean-Jacques Rousseau through seven thematic niches. Rather than presenting Rousseau as a relic of the past, the path highlights his paradoxes as an invitation to question our current times, which he appears to have foreseen.
In French.
Anthropologist Catherine Hass, an expert in contemporary and political studies, will delve into her book on modern warfare and its connections to Rousseau’s philosophy. The conversation will be further enriched by Martin Rueff, a professor of 18th-century French literature at the University of Geneva and president of the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Society.
In French.
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Philippe Jaccottet’s birth, a series of events paying tribute to this significant poet are being held. The evening features dialogues, readings, and music. Various panel discussions will explore his works and translations, interspersed with musical interludes by the Luni Duo. Renowned poets, translators, scholars, and musicians will share their insights on Jaccottet, promising a multifaceted literary celebration that reflects the many dimensions of the poet.
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