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17 – 22 February

Catherine Gaillard offers “unexpected journeys” that spark our imagination and challenge our assumptions. By weaving together stories, times, and places, she honors an art form that unites us. Her tales delve into both the profane and the sacred, childhood innocence, and mythical creatures, all while examining the diverse facets of human nature. With palpable passion, Gaillard invites us on introspective and enlightening journeys where everyone can discover a piece of their own story.

In French.

Thursday 19 February, 12:30

Sabine Süsstrunk, born in Solothurn, is a scientist-trained photographer and professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where she directs the Laboratory of Images and Visual Representation. A former imaging researcher at Corbis and co‑founder of Largo.ai, she has advanced work in digital imaging and computational photography and was appointed president of the Swiss Science Council in 2020. This lecture examines the limits and myths surrounding artificial intelligence, probing ethical blind spots and practical implications for the audiovisual and film industries.

In French.

Thursday 19 February, 17:30

Ruth Dreifuss, former member of the Swiss Federal Council, presents a personal selection of literary favourites and reflections as part of the 40th Salon du Livre. Guided by journalist Pascal Schouwey, the conversation explores themes of reading, civic engagement and memory, highlighting works that shaped Dreifuss’s perspectives. The exchange examines how literature informs public life and personal values, offering insight into the books that have influenced a public career.

In French.

Thursday 19 February, 18:00

Elliot Guy, director of the NGO SOS Méditerranée‑Suisse, appears here in conversation with author Magali Bossi. He represents the organisation’s humanitarian work on Mediterranean sea rescue.

They will discuss the formative books and readings that shaped Guy’s engagement with migration issues, examine the challenges and ethical questions of maritime rescue, and outline SOS Méditerranée’s day‑to‑day actions and advocacy. The session explores wider themes of solidarity, policy responses and the human stakes of Mediterranean migration.

In French.

Thursday 19 February, 19:30

La Cité Bleue welcomes soprano Natalie Dessay and pianist Philippe Cassard for an intimate and emotionally rich recital, shaped by their long-standing artistic partnership. Blending French and American art songs, the program explores voice and piano through lightness, drama, humor, and nostalgia.  This concert is part of their final tour together, as Natalie Dessay prepares to retire from the stage — a rare and moving event not to be missed.

Music by Samuel Barber, Louis Beydts, Ernest Chausson, Reynaldo Hahn, Gian Carlo Menotti, Francis Poulenc, André Previn, and Maurice Ravel.

Thursday 19 February, 19:30

Durand Jones & The Indications deliver a revival of soul and rhythm & blues, blending vintage warmth with modern clarity. Fronted by Durand Jones, the band balances rich, horn-tinged arrangements and taut grooves with velvety vocals and precise musicianship. Their sound honours classic American soul while reframing it for contemporary ears, creating moments of quiet intimacy and ecstatic release. On stage the group builds layered textures and dynamic shifts, transporting listeners through nostalgia and renewed emotional immediacy.

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Events running for an extended period

16 December – 30 April

FURTHER AFIELD

This exhibition celebrates the artistry of Michel Mottier, a craftsman from the Pays-d’Enhaut who carves each wooden cream spoon with patience and precision. Discover around a hundred unique handcrafted spoons, each reflecting his remarkable skill and dedication to this singular passion.

22 January – 28 February

Glazed Realities is a group exhibition curated by Vasilis Zografos that examines contemporary ceramic practices as instruments of storytelling, experimentation and transformation. Featuring works by Nacoca Ko, Fernando de la Rocque, Jan Steenman, Heberth Sobral and Irene Venetsanou, the show foregrounds ceramic surfaces as carriers of memory, social narrative and perceptual ambiguity. Through glazing, texture and material manipulation the artists deploy sculpture and object-based installations to probe materiality, luminosity, fragility and the interplay between form and human experience.

Opening during La Nuit des Bains, Thursday 22 January, from 18:00.

9 December – 1 March

Projects by five finalists from HEAD–Genève are presented alongside the work of Mohamad Khamis in an exhibition of installations that probe sharing and engagement. The pieces employ spatial and conceptual strategies to explore collective practices, interpersonal exchange and forms of commitment. The show foregrounds emerging artistic voices, using installation as a platform for material inquiry and civic reflection, and invites careful attention to the ways artworks stage social relations and ethical questions.

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.

17 April 2025 – 17 April 2026

The exhibition invites you on a journey through anatomical models, casts, waxworks, and illustrated antique books. Modern tools like microscopy, medical imaging, and 3D printing uncover the inner workings of organs, currently utilized by medical students at the University of Geneva. This is a collaboration with the University of Geneva. Some images may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences.

20 February – 29 November

Marie Ducaté presents Simultanés, an installation that transposes the spirit and traces of her studio into a theatre of objects. Combining ceramics, tracing paper, watercolor, textile and glass, the work sits at the intersection of pop culture and art history. The installation foregrounds a chromatic range from vivid colour to transparency and investigates the sensuality of materials, inviting close attention to texture, surface and the intimate relationships between form and materiality. Curated by Claire FitzGerald.

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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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