8 June 2025 – 4 January 2026

Afrosonica : Guided Tour

MEG

Afrosonica – Soundscapes is an immersive exhibition exploring the deep cultural significance of sound and music in African societies and their diasporas. Through historical and contemporary perspectives, it highlights the power of sound as a bridge between memory, identity, and transformation. Featuring a diverse collection of instruments, archival recordings, and contemporary installations, the exhibition invites visitors on a multisensory journey where music connects the past and present, the human and the spiritual.

In French.

Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65,
1205 Genève

Photo Credit: © Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape

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Photo Credit: © Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape

10 December 2024 – 20 December 2025

Opus Carbon – Iris Leroyer

Art & Exhibits

Palais des Nations

International artist Iris Leroyer presents OPUS CARBONE, a groundbreaking exhibition that examines the impact of human activity on living organisms. Through charcoal sculptures, paintings made from carbon-based natural materials, and installations, the work engages the public with the current ecological crisis, prompting reflection on environmental issues and our relationship with nature.

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20 February – 31 August

Home is Where We Start From

Art & Exhibits

Maison Tavel

“Home Is Where We Start From” is a contemporary art exhibition organized by ART for The World, in collaboration with Geneva’s Department of Culture and the Museum of Art and History. Featuring works by around 30 artists with diverse migratory backgrounds, the exhibition explores themes of migration, interculturality, and resilience. Notable artists include Marina Abramović, Mona Hatoum, and Shirin Neshat. The exhibition is curated by Adelina von Fürstenberg and includes a book of interviews on the concept of “home” in the context of migration. A special event on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2025) will feature workshops, performances, screenings, and a concert celebrating women artists.

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17 August – 7 September

Guided Visit: Psot Netebras Xul

Art & Exhibits

SOMA

Every Sunday at 6 pm, enjoy a free, one-hour guided tour of the exhibition Psot Netebras Xul, led by a mediator. No registration required. Held in the new off-site industrial space echoing MAMCO’s original setting, the exhibition traces Geneva’s evolving art scene from the 1990s to today, featuring works from the museum’s collection alongside recent productions by a new generation of artists.

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23 June – 28 September

The Fire of the Earth: A Human Adventure

Art & Exhibits

SEU – UNIGE

The UNIGE exhibition offers an immersive journey into the heart of volcanoes, blending science with stories and myths. Captivated by their power and majesty, humans have always endeavored to understand and narrate the mysteries of volcanoes. The exhibition delves into how they work, the force of eruptions, eruption forecasting, and the sharing of knowledge. It invites visitors to touch, experiment, and listen to grasp the dual nature of volcanoes, balancing danger with their bountiful offerings.

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6 April – 26 October

World Tours: From Jules Verne to the First Globetrotters

Art & Exhibits

Château de Prangins

FURTHER AFIELD

The exhibition at Château de Prangins transports us to the golden age of elite exploration journeys from 1869 to 1914. Through the perspectives of Swiss globetrotters like Alfred Bertrand and Emilio Balli, it traces the advent of early tourist circuits in a seven-stage experience that feels straight out of a Jules Verne novel.

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12 June – 31 August

Climate Fiction: A Story on the Cantonal Contemporary Art Fund Collection

Art & Exhibits

Musée de Carouge

Climate Fiction is an exhibition that offers a unique perspective on the Fonds cantonal d’art contemporain collection by exploring the multiple oppressions and inequalities underlying ecological crises. Curated by the winners of the exhibition grant, this traveling show features 20th and 21st-century artworks that reveal the connections between production models, power dynamics, social discrimination, and environmental issues.

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Afrosonica : Guided Tour