Each month, the Maison Rousseau et Littérature (MRL) offers free guided tours of its Rousseau Trail, located on the very site where Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born. This immersive audiovisual journey explores the life and work of Rousseau — a thinker who preferred being a man of paradoxes over a man of prejudices — through seven thematic stops that highlight his contradictions and challenge us to reflect on our present, which he so remarkably foresaw.
In French.
The MAH offers “Tango&Health” therapeutic workshops that blend Argentine tango dance with a museum visit. These sessions are designed for individuals with neurological disorders (such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke) and their loved ones. The workshops feature Claire Rufenacht, a dance therapist; Pedro Ratto, a dancer; and Murielle Brunschwig, a cultural mediator. Registration is required at least 24 hours in advance.
Dates & Timings:
Tuesday 23 September, 14:30
Tuesday 7 October, 14:30
Tuesday 4 November, 14:30
Thursday 13 November, 17:00
Tuesday 18 November, 14:30
In French.
Laurent Pichaud delves into the relationship between body and environment in a lecture drawing from his choreographic work and a museum workshop. He investigates how movement can reinvigorate spaces and attune us to their functions and inhabitants. This exploration of situated practices, contextual awareness, and collective action extends beyond the artistic realm.
In French.
The Festival Les Créatives, a multidisciplinary event in Geneva, highlights the artistic and intellectual works of women and gender minorities. The 21st edition features concerts, theater, exhibitions, and discussions on topics such as chosen families and friendships. Notable participants include Hélène Giannecchini, Sophie Lewis, and Chloé Delaume. The festival reaffirms its commitment to combatting gender-based violence, working with the Canton and City of Geneva on local awareness campaigns.
After studying law in Rome and political science at Sciences Po Paris—where he now teaches—Italo-Swiss essayist Giuliano da Empoli served as Deputy Mayor for Culture in Florence and later as political advisor to Matteo Renzi.
Following The Engineers of Chaos (Les ingénieurs du chaos, JC Lattès, 2019), which explored how populists manipulate algorithms, and The Wizard of the Kremlin (Le mage du Kremlin, Gallimard, 2022)—winner of the Grand Prix du roman de l’Académie française, with over 700,000 copies sold and translations in thirty countries—he returns with The Hour of the Predators (L’heure des prédateurs, Gallimard, 2025).
This latest novel is a gripping and chilling dive into the inner workings of a ruthless, unprincipled, and utterly unrestrained political elite.
In French.
Join a free session with two cultural advisors from the City of Geneva to learn about support options for contemporary music, digital media, film, sound creation, and emerging practices. You’ll gain insights into how these programs work, how to access them, and explore recent updates. This is an opportunity to ask questions about regional support, digital creation, podcasts, and artistic emergence such as drag and contemporary cabaret, as well as the online portal for grant applications. Open to all.
In French.
Join Alice Zeniter at the Bibliothèque de la Cité for the Festival Les Créatives, where she will discuss her novel “Frapper l’épopée.” The novel delves into themes of exile, memory, and diverse identities in New Caledonia, while dissecting the colonial legacy of the 19th century. The conversation will be moderated by Anne Pitteloud, journalist at Le Courrier.
In French.
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