Dedicated to ceramics and glass, the Musée Ariana is situated in a majestic 19th-century building within a 4-hectare park near the United Nations. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum regularly curates temporary exhibitions, frequently featuring the work of contemporary artists. Musee Ariana provides guided tours and organizes workshops for children.
The stained glass collections of the Musée Ariana are coming out of storage! When the museum was bequeathed to the City of Geneva in 1890, Gustave Revilliod had acquired 118 stained glass pieces. Today, the museum boasts over 400 pieces, spanning from the 12th to the 21st century. The fifth installment of the “The Ariana Unveils Its Reserves” series showcases an exceptional selection of this heritage.
The Tender Buttons exhibition offers a multidisciplinary exploration centered on buttons, delving into their identity and historical significance. Featuring over three hundred ceramic and glass buttons, the exhibition interacts with the museum’s works to highlight their role in both formal experimentation and socio-cultural narratives. The exhibition’s architecture evokes the commercial arcades of the 19th century, a pivotal era for button industrialization. Curated by Claire FitzGerald, the exhibition is supported by the Swiss Fashion Museum and showcases never-before-seen pieces from several prestigious collections.
António Vasconcelos Lapa invites you into a fantastical realm where dreams blend with reality, a world brimming with lush vegetation, vibrant fruits, and peculiar creatures reminiscent of fairy tales. His works uniquely allow for touch, providing an immersive and unparalleled experience.
Guided visits:
Sunday 13 April, 15h (in the presence of the artist and curator)
Sunday 1 June, 14h (visit in Portuguese)
Sunday 21 September, 11h
Sunday 2 November, 14h
Sunday 7 December, 11h
Sunday 4 January, 11h
“Children’s Saturdays” invite young explorers to delve into the stained glass windows of the “Post Tenebras Lux” exhibition and uncover the mysterious coats of arms from the Middle Ages. Kids will observe colors, symbols, and shapes, and then imagine and create their very own family emblem. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
In French. For ages 5-7.
The Musée Ariana invites you to immerse yourself in the medieval world as it concludes the “Post Tenebras Lux” exhibition. Whether with family or friends, enjoy music, games, workshops, and tours. Costumes are recommended for a day full of surprises!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the “Extra-nature” exhibition featuring vibrant creations by artist António Vasconcelos Lapa. The event also includes a workshop where young children can craft their own imaginative clay plants.
In French.
Timings: 10:00, 11:30, 14:30
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