Friday 15 May, 14:15

Special Screening : “Ce que je sais. Paroles pour l’histoire. 1992-2022”.

Free

Vincent Duclert, senior researcher at CESPRA (EHESS‑CNRS) and former director, discusses how historians approach representations of catastrophe. Drawing on his research on genocide and cinema, he examines the intersections of memory, image and historical testimony and reflects on how film shapes and challenges historical understanding. The session includes a screening of the documentary «Ce que je sais. Paroles pour l’histoire. 1992-2022.» It is presented in the context of Valentina Calzolari’s transversal course.

In French.

Bd des Philosophes 22,
1205 Genève

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20 April – 7 June

Short-Form Laboratory

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre des Marionnettes

Designed for emerging professionals and recent graduates, this workshop explores puppetry through the creation of a short performance. Four to five young artists are supported through a guided process from idea to stage, with mentorship in direction, dramaturgy and construction. Participants develop a compact work presented at a public work-in-progress showcase. The programme also offers the chance to win a fully funded four-week training placement in 2027 at Odradek, near Toulouse.

In French.

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14 – 17 May

Marionette Excavations

Lectures & Workshops

Théâtre des Marionnettes

Reserved for previous participants of the Grand Chantier, this workshop deepens marionette staging and performance practice. Facilitated by Chine Curchod and Joël Hefti. Using puppets supplied by the TMG and excerpts from classical and contemporary texts, participants will investigate spatial composition, scenographic devices and dramaturgy, and refine ensemble manipulation and character work. The atelier emphasizes practical exercises, collective exploration and staged fragments to advance technical control and theatrical storytelling.

In French.

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4 May – 28 August

History of the Salève Cable Car

Lectures & Workshops

Téléphérique Salève

This guided tour explores the history and engineering of the Salève cable car, a landmark linking Geneva to the mountains. It examines early ascents, its inauguration and the technical challenges of construction and operation. Visiting the upper station reveals Maurice Braillard’s modernist concrete design and the structural solutions behind the installation. The session blends heritage, technology and architecture to explain how the cable car became an iconic cross-border monument.

In French.

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Friday 15 May, 15:00

Workshop with Marisa Cornejo – Drawing Dreams

Lectures & Workshops

Palais de l'Athénée

Led by Marisa Cornejo, this workshop explores how dreams shaped by art and images from the internet can inform creative practice and collective interpretation. Participants will practise techniques to recall dreams and translate them into drawings and handwritten texts, then use drawing, writing and collage to develop richer representations. Through guided dialogues, attendees will examine their sensitivity to paintings, films and images on screens and collaboratively refine selected works.

English, Spanish and French are welcome.

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13 March – 12 June

DE.CO.DE: Disinformation, Media and Democracy

Lectures & Workshops

Maison de la Paix

DE.CO.DE is a research-led workshop series for 18–25-year-olds exploring disinformation, media, artificial intelligence and democratic participation. Participants work with researchers and journalists to analyse how information circulates and is distorted, co-create multimedia content, and develop analytical and creative skills. The programme examines digital influences on civic life, offers practical tools for critical media literacy, and supports contributors in producing resources for peers while recognising the ethical challenges of online information.

In English.

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28 January – 23 December

Our Biodiversity: Memory game

Lectures & Workshops

Jardin botanique

This interactive memory challenge invites participants to test their memory while exploring practical ways to preserve biodiversity based on Geneva’s municipal strategy. Players match “before-and-after” images that illustrate individual and institutional actions, and each correct pair reveals concise information explaining the measure. The activity examines themes such as habitat restoration, species-friendly practices, urban greening and policy responses, helping participants understand the impact and rationale behind everyday and organisational conservation choices.

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Special Screening : “Ce que je sais. Paroles pour l’histoire. 1992-2022”.