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Monday 8 December, 20:00

The famous ballet Swan Lake remained a deep concern for its composer, P.I. Tchaikovsky, until his death. It was only later that the public truly fell in love with this magnificent work of art. The harmony between its graceful yet demanding choreography and Tchaikovsky’s powerful music has turned Swan Lake into a true legend.

Performance by the International Classical ballet of Ukraine.

Monday 8 December, 18:30

An often-overlooked dimension of public debate on the Middle East is the role of religious mobilizations for peace in Israel–Palestine. Contrary to groups engaged in political violence or armed struggle, activists, theologians, and intellectuals draw on alternative interpretations of religious traditions to promote their visions of justice and peace. Their work reveals a highly complex landscape in which original yet sometimes ambiguous reflections emerge on coloniality and decolonization, nationalism and religion, post-conflict trajectories, and the role of the state. Caterina Bandini, a sociologist at EHESS and lecturer-researcher at the University of Lille and CERAPS, specializes in activism, religious mobilization, and colonial relations in Israel–Palestine. She is also cofounder of Yaani, an independent research collective, and author of Une Cause sacrée. Religion, décolonisation et mobilisations pour la paix en Israël-Palestine (Karthala, 2025).

In French.

Monday 8 December, 19:30

The Psallette de Genève, along with the Neuchâtel Vocal Ensemble and the Maîtrise and Mixed Choir of Sainte-Thérèse, will team up with Geneva Brass & Friends under the direction of Steve Dunn to present “Nicolas de Flue” by Arthur Honegger. The performance will feature Robert Bouvier as narrator. Held at Victoria Hall, this charity concert is in support of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It offers free entry with donations encouraged, as all proceeds will be donated to the organization. Reservations are mandatory, with a limit of five tickets per person. This event also marks the 75th anniversary of the Psallette de Genève.

8 – 11 December

Four concerts will take place at the AMR cellar. The band, consisting of two young Eastern European immigrants, a musician from Fribourg, and an Italian, delivers aggressive and unconventional music. The performers, Gregor Vidic on saxophones, Claude Jordan on electronics and electric flute, Provinescu Provini on drums, and Nadan Rojnic on bass and electronics, dismiss traditional artistic and financial ambitions, choosing instead to play in a world that seems devoid of future prospects.

8 – 10 December

The Color in Motion conference explores how color evolves as images, objects, and styles travel across borders, media, and historical contexts.

In French.

Monday 8 December, 18:30

Join an evening workshop at the Maison de l’Avenir designed to explore ways to foster dialogue between individuals with differing opinions. Hosted by the association EnAct and led by John B Borruat, Julien Crettaz, and Christophe Nicod, this gathering will provide tools to defuse conflicts and build bridges between diverse perspectives, concluding with a friendly aperitif.

In French.

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Events running for an extended period

6 November 2025 – 15 April 2026

The exhibition delves into the realism, drama, and emotional intensity of 17th-century Dutch artists influenced by Caravaggio. The works of Gerrit van Honthorst and Judith Leyster exemplify the bold use of light and shadow to capture everyday life with theatrical intensity. Their contributions left a significant impact on the art of the era, paving the way for new expressions of the human condition.

Opening during the Art en Vieille-Ville collective vernissage on Thursday, November 6, from 16:00 to 21:00.

17 September – 8 December

Olivier Varenne introduces the first solo exhibition of French artist Benoît Mazzer. Mazzer’s paintings provide an immersive experience, balancing wonder and unease, as colors, shapes, and figures reveal expansive inner landscapes.

Opening: Thursday 13 November, 18:00 – 21:00

2 June – 24 December

Every month, the Botanical Garden showcases a treasure from its collections through an audio commentary, accessible both at the library and on social media. These gems, which include engravings, rare books, objects, or archival letters, are enriched with insights from a librarian or archivist.

19 September – 19 December

Convergent Lines at Galerie L’Appartement showcases a dynamic blend of expressive canvases by Mariana Oushiro alongside pieces by Jojo Corväiá, Maarten Vrolijk, and Marius Ritiu. This exhibition delves into the crossroads of art, sculpture, and design, emphasizing the role of materials, processes, and architectural influences. Marius Ritiu’s monumental sculptures, Jojo Corväiá’s meditative ceramics, and Maarten Vrolijk’s delicate lighting fixtures and vases engage in a dialogue with Mariana Oushiro’s gestural and geometric paintings. Together, these works create a choreography of contrasts, balancing heaviness and lightness, permanence and movement, structure and spontaneity.

17 March 2025 – 1 September 2026

The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.

31 October – 31 January

The exhibition presents three recent photographic projects inspired by Geneva’s artistic and historical heritage, preserved by the Centre d’iconographie de la Bibliothèque de Genève. In partnership with the Centre de la photographie Genève, it features works by Zoé Aubry, Gabriela Löffel, and Laurence Rasti. The artists explore themes of mobility, migratory flows, and bodily transformation, offering a critical perspective on migration policies and social norms related to appearance.

 

 

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Geneva Classics

Visiting for the first time? A quick guide to the city’s top attractions.

The MEG is a renowned museum dedicated to the exploration and presentation of cultural diversity from around the world. Located in the heart of Geneva, it houses an extensive collection of over 80,000 objects, including artifacts, textiles, and artworks that highlight the rich traditions and histories of various communities. The museum emphasizes interactive and immersive exhibitions, engaging visitors with contemporary issues related to culture and identity.

Cool fact: The e-MEG app serves as a digital twin of the permanent exhibition, providing an audio guide and detailed descriptions along with photographs of all displayed objects.

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Since its opening in 1994, the MAMCO Geneva (Musée d’art moderne et contemporain)  has staged 450 exhibitions with works dating from the 1960s to the present day. Mamco’s holdings include works by Christo, Martin Kippenberger, Jenny Holzer, Dan Flavin, Sarkis, Franz Erhard Walther and Sylvie Fleury, among many others.

Cool fact: The MAMCO is the epicenter of the “Nuit des Bains”, held three times a year.  During this event, the district around the museum is transformed into a large gallery and attracts thousands of art lovers and sightseers each night.

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With a collection of 27,000 items from Switzerland, Europe and the Middle and Far East, and a witness to twelve centuries of ceramic art from the Middle Ages to modern times, the Ariana is one of Europe’s great museums specializing in glass and ceramics.

Cool fact: On the first Sunday of each month, the Ariana Museum opens its temporary exhibitions to the public.

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