The Quinzaine Palestine invites Geneva to reflect, engage, and connect through a rich program of conferences, performances, workshops, films, and cultural events. Organized by the Maison du Quartier de la Jonction and local partners, the initiative offers residents the chance to meet experts, explore different perspectives, and experience Palestinian culture through theatre, music, dance, and exhibitions — a week of dialogue, awareness, and human connection.
Join a roundtable discussion with Jean-Yves Marin, Ousseynou Wade, and Véronique N’Daw Dunoyer, co-founder of Galerie iLAB, alongside some artists from the exhibition “Beyond Appearances.”
In French.
Discover the hidden courtyards and gardens of Carouge on a guided tour that unveils these secret spaces. Behind restored facades lie unexpected gardens and concealed courtyards, offering the scents of roses and lilacs. Local families welcome visitors into their private homes, providing an enchanting glimpse behind the scenes during a leisurely walk.
In French.
The Book of Revelation is one of the Bible’s most mysterious texts. Is it really about the end of the world, or something more? In Apocalypses. What Did You See in Hiroshima (MIR, autumn 2025), the biblical vision is contrasted with the modern image of nuclear apocalypse.
Writer, editor, and translator Frédéric Boyer presents excerpts from his new translation and commentary — first shown at the BnF in Paris — revealing the text’s deep ambiguity and striking relevance.
In French.
The City Library is offering a workshop where participants can create a stop-motion animation film using pop-up book sets. Attendees will craft a short story, design paper-based sets and characters, and then bring their film to life using an app and numerous photos. This workshop is part of the exhibition “Sauvages: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’ Film.”
In French.
Les mosaïques romaines en Suisse : de l’artisan mosaïste à la recherche actuelle
As part of the main seminar in classical archaeology, Sophie Bärtschi Delbarre (conservator at the Site and Roman Museum of Avenches and professor at UNINE) will explore Roman mosaics in Switzerland, from the work of ancient artisans to current research.
In French.
The Master’s program in ethnomusicology is hosting a series of six conferences for the 2025-2026 academic year. Featuring Geoffrey Baker, the director of research at the Agrigento music association and an emeritus professor at Royal Holloway, University of London, these events promise insightful discussions. Each session includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a conversation curated and led by the students. While aimed at students, the conferences are open to the general public.
In English.
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