16 – 17 October

Anan Atoyama / Cie AtOU — Atlas of Breaths

Choreographed by Anan Atoyama, Atlas of Breaths probes migration and climate loss through participatory, real-time creation. Drawing on climate science, happening culture and the tea-ceremony philosophy, the work unfolds as ephemeral sculptures of bodies, objects, sound and words. Guided by Atoyama, audiences may observe or join, shaping a collective, ever-shifting piece. Collaborative contributions by Viva Sanchez, Jean-Charles François and Christophe Baert enrich the textures, producing an intimate, ritualized and exploratory atmosphere.

In French.

Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 10,
1205 Genève
Photo Credit: Kelly His
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Photo Credit: Kelly His

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