Should Philanthropy Save the Media?

This reading group will explore, in eight sessions, a selection of literary works that have “transcended the time and place of their origin,” in the spirit of Martin Bodmer’s definition of Weltliteratur — or world literature — as dear to Goethe. A literary journey across time and continents, guided by the shared affinities of the participants.

Historian of art, Hélène Leibkutsch moves between languages and cultures, driven by her passion for art, literature, and music. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Geneva, where she studied art history, general linguistics, and English, as well as a CAS in Cultural Institution Promotion from the University of Neuchâtel. With international experience in art history and the art market, she has maintained a deep interest in literature throughout her career. She served on the board of the Société de Lecture, acting as vice-president for two terms (2008–2010; 2012–2019), and chaired the Reading Commission (2010–2021), where she remains an active member.

In French.

Brigitte Rosset, Geneva-born actress, comédienne and columnist, has performed across the francophone world for more than thirty years. A mother of three, she moves between solo shows, ensembles and dramatic repertoire, and has received major Swiss honours including the Prix SSA de l’humour (2025) and the Prix suisse de la scène (2015). In conversation with Céline Argento, Rosset discusses her career, creative process and her new book Merci, examining memory, family relationships and the healing — or not — power of humour.

In French.