28 August – 19 September

Art 4 Social Impact

An exhibition created in partnership with Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto ONLUS and the Foundation Kids Guernica, focusing on the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals through Michelangelo Pistoletto’s “Third Paradise” concept.  Students are offered a platform to engage with these goals artistically, encouraging innovation and reflection on social impact. The initiative involves annual projects that introduce young people to ecological, humanitarian, and technological challenges through exhibitions and artistic performances. Additionally, the project features an international dimension with collaborative canvases traveling globally and art pieces supporting local causes.

Rue Marie-Thérèse Maurette 7,
1208 Geneva
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Photo Credit: Art 4 Social Impact

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