Eman Taylor, a New York musician turned photographer of the unseen and now residing in Geneva, presents “SACRED CIRCLES,” an exhibition of his photographs. Defying social media norms and opting not to use Photoshop or AI, he captures images after dark, unveiling alternate universes or simple plays of light. The exhibition is open from Friday to Sunday and by appointment, featuring an opening and closing with performances.
Johannes Nagel’s works explore a dynamic dialogue with material, emphasizing process over perfection. In Silhouette Extended, tunnels, cuts, and patterns reveal the tension between form and movement, creating a language of immediacy where objects unfold and surprise, embracing the potential within rather than a flawless finish.
Opening during the Nuit des Bains, Wednesday 17 September.
Axelle Snakkers presents a collection at Galerie Andata/Ritorno, featuring works on aluminum that delve into themes of time, perception, and plant memory. Her oil paintings, characterized by bold colors and recurring circular shapes, interact with light to create shifting landscapes, inviting viewers to contemplate and wander.
The ASL is marking its 45th anniversary with the immersive exhibition “Léman, l’éveil d’un peuple” (Léman, the Awakening of a People). This exhibition chronicles the fierce battle to rescue Lake Geneva from suffocation between the 1960s and 2000, driven by the collective efforts of associations, scientists, fishermen, journalists, and institutions. It offers a journey filled with documents and personal accounts, reminding visitors of the power of individual action in protecting the lake. The event features a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including fun missions for children, conferences, and guided tours. It also highlights the lake’s current challenges and encourages active engagement in its preservation.
To mark the 300th anniversary of Giacomo Casanova, the MAH presents a major exhibition on this iconic 18th-century figure. Seducer, adventurer, writer, and traveler, Casanova left his mark on Geneva through his encounters with Voltaire. Rare manuscripts and objects trace the captivating journey of a libertine in Calvin’s city.
The 2025 Société des Arts Prize honors Shirana Shahbazi, an Iranian-born visual artist and photographer based in Zurich, for her unique approach to photography and her constant ability to reinvent herself. Her work, blending photography, painting, and installation, explores themes of identity, memory, and cultural representation. Featured in major collections such as the Centre Pompidou, MoMA, and Tate Modern, Shahbazi embodies a bold and visionary practice that continues to inspire the field of contemporary art.
Opening Thursday 18 September, 18:00.
Gilles Furtwängler transforms everyday words into visual, musical, and poetic elements that challenge and reinterpret their meanings. The exhibition “Musique douce. Disque rayé. Zut.” delves into the visual and auditory potential of words. Through a variety of installations, wall paintings, canvases, and performative readings, Furtwängler reconfigures and recontextualizes texts, turning them into graphic, musical, and poetic components, cleverly interacting with the surrounding messages.
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