18 September – 19 December

Thinking Through the Line. 250 Years of Drawing in Geneva

An anniversary exhibition examining 250 years of drawing in Geneva, bringing together historical holdings and contemporary commissions. The show juxtaposes patrimonial studies, preparatory sketches and finished works with twenty-five newly commissioned pieces, alongside student works from the local drawing school. Themes include portraiture and landscape, technical innovations, urban and territorial perspectives, ornament and botanical motifs. Curated by Silvia Zuccherini Martello, Nicolas Buri and Tom Tirabosco, the presentation traces the medium’s evolving practices and social significance.

Opening: Thursday, 17 September 2026, 18:00
Closing event – Mystery Fresco: Thursday, 17 December 2026, 18:00

Rue de l'Athénée 2,
Switzerland
Photo Credit: DR
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Photo Credit: DR

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