Saturday 6 December, 17:30

The Second Time: Book Launch & Concert

The Centre d’Art Contemporain Genève and La Cité Bleue join forces for an evening celebrating the release of artist Paolo Colombo’s book, “The Second Time”. The event kicks off with a panel discussion featuring Paolo Colombo, Andrea Bellini, Leonardo García-Alarcón, and Muriel Brandt, exploring the historical connections between the two institutions and Colombo’s artistic practice. Following the discussion, a rebetiko concert by Theodora Athanassiou and Alexandros Kentris will highlight this Greek musical heritage. The evening will conclude with a bar and book signings by Paolo Colombo.

Avenue de Miremont 46,
1206 Genève
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Photo Credit: THE SECOND TIME BY PAOLO COLOMBO. © NERO EDITIONS

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