Sunday 1 November, 17:00

Hector Obalk « Toute l’histoire de la peinture en moins de deux heures »

BFM
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Hector Obalk, historian and art critic, delivers a fast-paced multimedia show that traces seven centuries of Western painting with wit and passion. Between lecture, stand-up and live music, he guides the audience using a giant screen and high-definition images, combining anecdotes, technical analysis and playful commentary. Musicians accompany the performance, creating an immersive audiovisual journey from Giotto to Yves Klein. Accessible to general audiences.

In French.

Place des Volontaires 2,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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