Comic book author Pierre Wazem will showcase his creative process behind the albums “From the Allobroges to the Escalade,” which recounts the history of Geneva. He will also discuss the Escalade illustrations by Elzingre, a significant source of inspiration for him.
In French.
Join Valaisan writer Jérôme Meizoz, a 2018 Swiss Literature Prize winner, for an engaging workshop on the art of short storytelling. This two-part session dives into the techniques of crafting concise narratives, drawing from classic exemplars and Meizoz’s own works. Participants will receive a curated collection of texts and literary documents to deepen their understanding and enhance their skills.
In French.
Tom K Kemp presents “The Fifth Fire,” a live-action role-playing game (LARP) where the element of fire is on strike, halting all combustion. Participants take on the roles of human negotiators, engaging in dialogue with fire to address the crisis. The game is open and adaptable, evolving based on players’ interactions and decisions, reshaping the narrative with each session. This workshop is part of the “Side Quest for the Real” exhibition and explores innovative forms of contribution, inclusion, and collective reflection. It is accessible to all and requires no prior experience in role-playing games.
Meet the artist John M Armleder every Saturday in December for discussions about the Encore(s) project within a collaborative tea-room space designed with Christophe Berger.
In French.
The Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève and La Cité Bleue join forces for an evening celebrating the release of artist Paolo Colombo’s book, “The Second Time”. The event kicks off with a panel discussion featuring Paolo Colombo, Andrea Bellini, Leonardo García-Alarcón, and Muriel Brandt, exploring the historical connections between the two institutions and Colombo’s artistic practice. Following the discussion, a rebetiko concert by Theodora Athanassiou and Alexandros Kentris will highlight this Greek musical heritage. The evening will conclude with a bar and book signings by Paolo Colombo.
In celebration of the 10th Rendez-vous d’artistes, Serval, Kalonji, and Eric Vitus, the Fine Arts Director at Caran d’Ache, delve into the evolution of color in the collection from antiquity to the present day, in collaboration with Caran d’Ache.
In French.
Join Planet C, an immersive collective game at the Maison de l’Avenir, designed to explore human obstacles in addressing climate challenges. With a group of 5 to 20 participants led by a facilitator, you’ll guide the development of a territory and gain insights for ecological transition. Based on extensive research in ecology and resource management, this game helps participants identify hurdles and devise strategies to overcome them, encouraging collective learning and action. Planet C is supported by a collective of 50 researchers from France and Switzerland, led by Leafic, an EPFZ spin-off.
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