10 – 24 September

Introduction to Improvisation for 16–21-Year-Olds

Free

Three evening sessions offer a practical introduction to theatrical improvisation for participants aged 16–21. Through warm-ups, ensemble games and scene work, participants learn listening, spontaneity, character creation and narrative development. The workshop examines techniques for building trust, managing stage presence and responding collaboratively in the moment. Participants develop creative confidence, quick-thinking skills and tools for ensemble storytelling while exploring playful approaches to risk and performance.

In French.

Chemin de l'Avenir,
11, Switzerland

Photo Credit: Pierre Bitchatchi

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Photo Credit: Pierre Bitchatchi

28 January – 23 December

Create Your Own Rousseau-Style Herbarium

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This workshop explores the traditional process of assembling a herbarium specimen, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s collections. Participants learn scientific techniques for pressing and mounting dried plants on old paper, practice botanical labelling and nomenclature, and select specimens to create a personal herbarium sheet. The session examines preservation methods, identification principles and the historical context of Rousseau’s approach, combining practical skills with scientific insight to produce a lasting botanical object.

In French.

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.

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3 May – 6 December

Guided tour: Rousseau, the Whistle-blower

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Rousseau

An audiovisual parcours immerses visitors in Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s life and work, arguing that his writings continue to provoke contemporary debate. Through seven thematic niches, the presentation examines Rousseau’s paradoxes — from individual freedom to social critique — and invites reflection on how his ideas anticipate modern challenges. The session explores tensions in his thought and encourages critical questioning of present assumptions, revealing why Rousseau remains relevant for current political and cultural discussions.

In English at 11:30 am
In French at 2 pm

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Sunday 6 September, 14:00

Artists’ Rendez-vous: In Capital Letters

Lectures & Workshops

MAH

Serval, a Geneva graffiti artist, and Kalonji, an illustrator from Geneva, lead monthly artist encounters that combine dialogue and shared creative practice.

Participants discuss works in situ and create responses alongside the exhibition, exploring processes of observation, interpretation and collaborative making. The session examines how immediate exchange with artworks can inspire new approaches to image-making and public practice. Attendees are invited to experiment with materials and techniques in response to exhibited works, fostering critical reflection on artistic gestures.

In French.

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Monday 7 September, 18:30

Céline Zufferey: Memory and Love

Lectures & Workshops

Wilde

Céline Zufferey, author of the novel Maxence, brings her literary perspective on love and remembrance, exploring how narrative work confronts fragile memory and the desire to suspend time.

She discusses Maxence’s project of recording the everyday—lists, fragments and intimate details—to ward off disappearance. The session examines themes of archival desire, the ethics of witnessing a loved one, and how fragmentary narrative shapes an emotional portrait, offering reflections on why literature investigates memory and attachment.

In French.

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7 – 9 September

6th Swiss Congress for Art History

Lectures & Workshops

Uni Mail

Organized in collaboration with the University of Geneva’s Institute of Art History, the congress highlights the vitality and diversity of contemporary art historical research through a dynamic program of roundtables, thematic sessions, academic presentations, and interdisciplinary exchanges. Exploring the evolving relationship between universities, museums, heritage institutions, and the art market, the event emphasizes innovation in methodologies and digital practices while fostering dialogue around current artistic, cultural, and societal questions. Enriched by exhibitions, visits, and special events across Geneva’s cultural institutions, the congress offers an engaging platform for reflection, collaboration, and the celebration of art history in all its contemporary dimensions.

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