Wednesday 18 November, 12:30

Planeterranea

Free, Booking Required

Opening ceremony for an exhibition presented by the Permanent Mission of Italy in Geneva. The project suggests a dialogue between the Mediterranean imagination and urgent planetary questions, inviting visitors to reflect on territory, ecology, and shared horizons. As an exhibition opening, it frames the works within a ceremonial setting that highlights artistic exchange and cultural diplomacy. The presentation is intended for audiences interested in contemporary visual culture and the connections between place, identity, and environmental awareness.

Avenue de la Paix 14,
1202 Genève
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