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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.

Monday 8 December, 18:30

A special screening dedicated to food democracy, featuring three engaged documentary short films exploring peasant agriculture, local food circuits, and solidarity-based food systems. Through works by JR & Alice Rohrwacher, Laura Cazador, and Christel Lescrainier, the program invites audiences to rethink how we eat and imagine more sustainable, collective alternatives, followed by a discussion with members of Calim.

In French.

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, 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.

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.

Monday 8 December, 19:00

La Clarté Notre-Dame marks the 20th anniversary of the Cie des Mots with a reading by Michel Voïta of Philippe Jaccottet’s reflective text. Weaving together autobiographical notes, memories, and reflections on life and death, the Swiss poet creates a resonant tapestry of experiences and literary echoes. Voïta’s nuanced performance brings this intimate, poetic meditation to life, offering the audience a profound and contemplative experience.

In French.

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Events running for an extended period

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.

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.

6 November – 13 December

Opera Gallery showcases iconic works by modern, post-war, and contemporary artists, featuring names like Chagall, Picasso, Niki de Saint-Phalle, and Pierre Soulages. During this 37th edition of Art en Vieille-Ville, visitors can explore pieces by artists such as Sam Francis, Fernand Léger, Jean Dubuffet, Manolo Valdés, Georges Condo, among others.

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

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.

6 November – 31 January

The exhibition “L’avantage du terrain” by Jan Voss at the Sonia Zannettacci gallery showcases the artist’s creative freedom through vibrant paintings and collages. Undulating shapes, intertwined lines, and assorted objects engage in an energetic and poetic dialogue, providing a unique visual experience where each element interacts in joyful harmony.

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

6 November – 19 December

The exhibition delves into the delicate and harmonious grace in 16th and 17th-century Flemish painting, examining how the masters of this period used color and intricate details to achieve this elusive quality. Grace, seen as a feminine attribute that favors delight over strength, suggests a balance between the soul and nature.

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

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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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