Thursday 29 January, 18:00

New Age and Conspiracy Theories

Booking Required

Frédéric de Meyer, author and artist, convenes a discussion with Matthieu Corpataux, a doctor of literature and poet and Maître-assistant at the University of Fribourg, and Bastien Hauser, author and laureate of the Prix Terra Nova.

The session examines how contemporary literature draws on “conspirituality” — the intersection of New Age spirituality and conspiracy theories — identifying novels and poems that borrow ufological imaginaries and conspiratorial beliefs. Speakers examine themes, examples and the impact of internet diffusion on literary forms, reflecting on literature’s role in shaping modern belief.

In French.

Grand-Rue 40,
1204 Genève

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2 November – 1 March

My Life with Artificial Intelligences

Lectures & Workshops

Bibliothèque de la Cité

Explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence in monthly sessions, where AI instantly generates text, images, voices, music, and videos. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or excited about these technologies, attend on the first Sunday of each month from November to March at 15:00 for a shared journey of exploration and hands-on experimentation.

In French.

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4 January – 5 April

Rousseau, Whistleblower

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Rousseau

An audiovisual guided tour examines the life and work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, arguing his writings continue to provoke contemporary debate. Through seven thematic niches the parcours confronts Rousseau’s paradoxes—his claims about nature, society and freedom—and invites visitors to question present assumptions. The session explores how his contradictions illuminate modern political and moral dilemmas, revealing why Rousseau remains a catalyst for critical reflection.

In French.

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4 January – 5 april

Rousseau, Whistleblower – In English

Lectures & Workshops

Maison Rousseau

An audiovisual guided trail immerses visitors in the life and thought of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, examining how his ideas continue to provoke debate. Through seven thematic niches the experience confronts Rousseau’s paradoxes and invites critical reflection on themes such as individual freedom, equality, education and civic life. Participants gain contextual insight into his writings and discover how eighteenth century tensions resonate with contemporary social and political questions.

In English.

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8 October 2025 – 3 June 2026

A Look at the Classics

Lectures & Workshops

Société de lecture

Pierre Béguin leads monthly discussions on classic literature, linking timeless texts to today’s world through lively, open conversation.

Upcoming themes:

Fall 2025: Master–servant dynamics in theatre and novels (17th–19th c.)
Dec 2025: Romantic encounters in 19th-century French fiction
Spring 2026: Latin American authors (Sábato, Amado, Vargas Llosa)

First session readings:

Don Juan (Molière)
The Game of Love and Chance, The Island of Slaves (Marivaux)
The Marriage of Figaro (Beaumarchais)

Pierre Béguin taught literature for nearly 30 years at Collège Calvin in Geneva. Born in Geneva, he holds a degree in literature and a postgraduate diploma in psycholinguistics. A passionate traveler, he has devoted the past two decades primarily to writing. He is the author of around ten novels, including Terre de personne (Prix Schiller 2005), Vous ne connaîtrez ni le jour ni l’heure (Prix Chronos selection, 2013), Condamné au bénéfice du doute (Prix Edouard Rod 2016), and La scandaleuse Madame B. (2020). His most recent novel, Au nom du feu (2022), was shortlisted for the RTS Listeners’ Prize, the Lettres Frontière Prize, and the Rambert Prize.

In French.

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8 – 17 January

Intimate Territories

Lectures & Workshops

POCHE /GVE

Paola Pagani and Jonas, theatre professionals, lead a month-long creative programme with participants from diverse backgrounds. They combine theatre workshops and writing exercises to develop performance skills and collective authorship.

The project investigates what a ‘territory’ means—physical borders, language, memory, music and scent—and how these inner landscapes are inhabited and shared. Participants stage and recite personal narratives, creating literal and imagined maps that vividly reveal belonging, identity and communal connection.

In French.

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9 – 11 January

Tango en Chêne V

Lectures & Workshops Performances

Point Favre

Tango en Chêne V offers three immersive evenings of tango with DJs, live demonstrations, and intensive workshops. Highlights include milongas with international DJs, performances by renowned maestros like Mariano Chicho Frumboli and Juana Sepulveda, and 12 hours of classes to refine your technique—a full celebration of tango not to be missed.

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