“Dancing with Ghosts” by Adriel Visoto delves into memory, presence, and the fleeting nature of time through paintings, drawings, and landscapes. The exhibition, characterized by a tension between presence and absence, features blurred figures and forms that suggest ephemeral yet enduring memories. Visoto’s meticulous technique crafts a subtle interplay between the visible and invisible, immersing viewers in a realm where external landscapes and internal memories merge.
Dialogues insolites (Unusual Dialogues) is a city-wide exhibition featuring small installations that explore unexpected connections between different collections, offering new perspectives on the world. This temporary exhibition, part of the closure of Geneva’s Natural History Museum, reveals surprising correlations across various disciplines.
The exhibition is hosted in several locations:
These installations offer a unique opportunity to discover and reflect on the hidden connections between science, nature, and history.
Explore a curated selection of works by Michel Grillet, a Swiss artist born in Geneva, at the MAH. Grillet delves into landscape traditions, notably influenced by Japanese art. His drawings, often showcased in series, are marked by a simplicity and precision reminiscent of haiku poetry. This exhibition engages in a conversation with the museum’s collection, highlighting connections with Swiss masters such as Alexandre Calame and Ferdinand Hodler.
A photographic installation in Parc des Bastions celebrates the dramatic relocation of animals from the Natural History Museum in Bastions to Malagnou in 1965. Organized by the Museum and the Geneva Library, this exhibition provides a deep dive into the Museum’s former home, showcasing images of the transfer of various specimens.
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 exhibition “Songs for Lake Geneva” showcases forty songs inspired by the lake. You can listen to and view eleven of these songs, illustrated by Cyrille Chatelain and performed by contemporary artists like Aliose and Jérémie Kisling. The remaining twenty-nine songs are presented in their original versions.
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
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