Olivia Ruiz, French singer and author, presents and discusses her new novel ¡Vamos! (JC Lattès, April 2026). Drawing on her creative practice in music and literature, Ruiz explores themes of identity, movement and storytelling in conversation with moderator Mélanie Croubalian. The event includes a moderated discussion followed by a book-signing session, offering insights into Ruiz’s artistic process and the ideas behind her latest work.
In French.
Douglas Kennedy, born in New York in 1955, is an acclaimed novelist who lives between the United States, Berlin and France. His works include L’homme qui voulait vivre sa vie and La Symphonie du hasard.
He presents the long-awaited sequel to the novel that made him famous, a tense story set in the vast Montana landscapes. The narrative examines identity, paternal abandonment and the resurfacing of secrets as a father confronts the consequences of choices made thirty years earlier.
In French.
This guided tour explores the history and engineering of the Salève cable car, a landmark linking Geneva to the mountains. It examines early ascents, its inauguration and the technical challenges of construction and operation. Visiting the upper station reveals Maurice Braillard’s modernist concrete design and the structural solutions behind the installation. The session blends heritage, technology and architecture to explain how the cable car became an iconic cross-border monument.
In French.
Historian Leïla el-Wakil, author of Charivari, draws on her involvement with the citizen movement Contre l’enlaidissement de Genève (SOS Patrimoine CEG) and extensive field contact with local residents.
She examines recent struggles to protect built and tree heritage, investigates the uneven dynamics between politicians, administrations and vox populi, and connects these conflicts to accelerated urban densification and the wider concern of climate change, offering insights into civic mobilization and policy implications for heritage protection. Meeting & signing.
In French.
René Longet, Geneva politician, early environmentalist, author and former Swiss delegate to World Summits on Sustainable Development, draws on decades of international engagement.
He presents a systemic approach to sustainability as a response to contemporary crises, examining energy, biodiversity, food and economic challenges. The talk investigates where ecological transition meets resistance and reveals constructive strategies and insights for reframing policy and practice.
In French.
Claire Rufenacht, dance therapist, is joined by dancer Pedro Ratto and cultural mediator Murielle Brunschwig, who offer complementary approaches to movement and cultural mediation.
These therapeutic workshops combine Argentine tango with adapted movement exercises for people with neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke and other movement disorders) and their caregivers. The sessions explore balance, rhythm and social engagement, examining how dance can support mobility, communication and emotional well-being.
In French.
A specialist gardener and a dendrologist bring practical cultivation experience and botanical expertise on Crassulaceae, the succulent family known for fleshy leaves and remarkable survival strategies.
This session explores the family’s diversity, geographic origins and ingenious water‑saving adaptations, examining morphological and physiological mechanisms and offering guidance on cultivation and observation to understand why these species thrive in arid and challenging environments.
In French.
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