Sarah Benslimane, winner of the Manor Cultural Prize 2025, takes over the Palais de l’Athénée with a major exhibition. A French-Algerian artist based in Geneva, she creates paintings and sculptures that mirror the flow of images and stories from the digital age. The exhibition, produced in collaboration with the Société des Arts of Geneva, is housed in the Crosnier and Saint-Ours rooms. A monograph will accompany this project.
Crossroads presents photographers Julien Spiewak and Dow Wasiksiri, who blend their artistic practices to reassess the connections between East and West, as well as past and present. Their work delves into the enduring influence of history as a living entity in our everyday lives. Through staging, insertion, and rephotography, they foster a dialogue between inherited imagery and the contemporary body, encouraging us to inhabit, claim, and transform our perception of the world.
Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00
António Vasconcelos Lapa invites you into a fantastical realm where dreams blend with reality, a world brimming with lush vegetation, vibrant fruits, and peculiar creatures reminiscent of fairy tales. His works uniquely allow for touch, providing an immersive and unparalleled experience.
Guided visits:
Sunday 13 April, 15h (in the presence of the artist and curator)
Sunday 1 June, 14h (visit in Portuguese)
Sunday 21 September, 11h
Sunday 2 November, 14h
Sunday 7 December, 11h
Sunday 4 January, 11h
Delve into biodiversity and reflect on our role in its preservation within the heart of the garden. This journey, enhanced by Geneva’s Municipal Biodiversity Strategy, features brief texts displayed on veils designed to educate the public. The program also includes discussion walks, a memory game, and a series of podcasts focused on biodiversity.
Priska Jacobs, a Swiss artist, delves into alpine glaciers and lakes through photography and glass art, crafting poetic works inspired by underwater life. Her expeditions enable her to capture the vibrant, blue world beneath the surface, which she then translates into unique glass pieces. The ICE BLUE exhibition invites you to explore these creations inspired by alpine waters.
Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 19:00.
The exhibition “Sauvages” at the Cité Library invites visitors to delve into the behind-the-scenes of Claude Barras’s film. It is divided into three sections that cover the ecological and cultural aspects of Borneo, reveal the creative and production processes of the film, and immerse the audience in the filming atmosphere through never-before-seen photos and testimonials. Original documents, drawings, travel journals, sets, and figurines enhance this immersive experience.
KorSonoR is a festival-exhibition that explores the intersection of sound and visual arts, curated by Olivier Kaeser. Focusing on the bodily, social, technological, architectural, and natural dimensions of sound, it features performances, installations, videos, films, and discussions. This edition showcases 11 projects with over 50 participants and nearly 50 events hosted in various partner venues.
Highlights at Le Commun include works by Dimitri de Perrot, Gabriela Löffel, Marie Losier, and Marina Rosenfeld. The festival provides a shared, immersive listening experience, emphasizing the power of sound in conveying emotions and memories.
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