Housed in a sixteenth-century building at the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the Musee Barbier Muller defines itself as a “Museum of the Arts of World Cultures”. The museum, founded in 1907 by Josef Mueller, today boasts several thousand pieces, including tribal and classical antiquities, sculptures, fabrics, and ornaments from diverse world cultures. It presents two thematic exhibitions each year, showcasing selected objects from its extensive collection.
Pleasing the Spirits invites you on a journey through the Barbier-Mueller Collection, showcasing artworks from around the globe. Curated by Séverine Fromaigeat and Paul Maheke, the exhibition offers an open-ended exploration of diverse objects, awakening spirits and uncovering territories to discover.