Join a guided tour of the living archives of Zoé Editions, curated by the Library of Geneva, led by commissioners Paule Hochuli Dubuis and Nicolas Schaetti. Delve into 50 years of Swiss literary history through manuscripts, mock-ups, correspondence, and digital documents. These archives reveal the evolution of the publishing house since its inception, providing an exclusive glimpse into its behind-the-scenes workings.
A fascinating off-site exhibition by the Martin Bodmer Foundation traces the evolving history of medicine through 15 striking plates from rare texts. Curated by Jacques Berchtold and Yoann Givry, this journey through centuries of scientific thought is hosted at the University of Geneva’s Medical Center and enriched with QR-coded commentaries.
Guided Visits:
Wednesday 2 July, 12:15
Tuesday 22 July, 12:15
Thursday 4 September, 12:15
Wednesday 24 September, 12:15
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
Editions Zoé, a Geneva-based publishing house, has launched nearly 400 authors, standing out in the French-speaking literary world. Their archives, held at the Bibliothèque de Genève, chart this journey from artisanal printing in 1975 to prestigious literary awards. This exhibition, in collaboration with RTS Archives and Interrail, invites you to explore this rich history of success and discovery.
The Centre des Arts showcases a rare selection of Chu Teh-Chun’s works on paper, emphasizing calligraphy and ink. These pieces reflect his profound connection to Chinese roots and spontaneous gestural expression. Designed as an educational experience, the exhibition delves into the artist’s intimacy, his approach to space and movement, and the interplay between ink and material.
The stained glass collections of the Musée Ariana are coming out of storage! When the museum was bequeathed to the City of Geneva in 1890, Gustave Revilliod had acquired 118 stained glass pieces. Today, the museum boasts over 400 pieces, spanning from the 12th to the 21st century. The fifth installment of the “The Ariana Unveils Its Reserves” series showcases an exceptional selection of this heritage.
Delphine Reist and Laurent Faulon transform Villa Bernasconi with an immersive exhibition that returns each room to its original function. Through object-based artworks, automatons, accumulations, and scale shifts, they craft an atmosphere of eeriness and unease. Faulon converts the villa into an ambiguous space, while Reist examines alienating work practices. Their works engage in a dialogue on private, social, and political themes. The exhibition is accompanied by a variety of events, including tours, performances, readings, lectures, and workshops for children.
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