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Monday 2 March 2026, 19:30

The “Les Grands Interprètes” series features the European Philharmonic of Switzerland conducted by Charles Dutoit, with Martha Argerich on piano. On the program are Debussy’s Petite Suite, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Constanze Ruhm’s essay film Gli appunti di Anna Azzori unfolds as a layered, investigative meditation on a life captured on film. Working from the earlier Anna by Alberto Grifi and Massimo Sarchielli (Berlinale Forum 1975), Ruhm assembles clusters of archival material and reflection to trace Anna Azzori’s precarious existence without resolving it. The film probes the place of women, memory and representation, deconstructing patriarchal narratives through a fragmentary, tactile cinematic language that is intimate, questioning and quietly insistent.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Lionel Gauthier, a PhD in geography and director of the Musée du Léman in Nyon, previously taught at the University of Geneva and led the Médiathèque Valais-Martigny.

The lecture examines two millennia of mapping the lake, from the Tabula Peutingeriana to the 2014 multibeam sonar bathymetry. Gauthier investigates how place-names evolved, how the lake’s borders were drawn, why some old maps depict it ‘upside down’, and how cartography shaped local narratives.

In French.

23 January – 30 April

London-based artist Konstantina Krikzoni presents a body of paintings born from an intense solitary studio practice. Her work blurs painting and sculpture: textured, tactile canvases where brushwork and sculptural modelling interweave. Silent yet confrontational female figures occupy compositions in grey and yellow, evoking funerary motifs and the logic of memory and grief. ARMATURA functions as metaphor and method — an internal armature of endurance that shapes emotion into form through material exploration and sustained process.

29 September 2025 – 1 June 2026

This reading group will explore, in eight sessions, a selection of literary works that have “transcended the time and place of their origin,” in the spirit of Martin Bodmer’s definition of Weltliteratur — or world literature — as dear to Goethe. A literary journey across time and continents, guided by the shared affinities of the participants.

Historian of art, Hélène Leibkutsch moves between languages and cultures, driven by her passion for art, literature, and music. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Geneva, where she studied art history, general linguistics, and English, as well as a CAS in Cultural Institution Promotion from the University of Neuchâtel. With international experience in art history and the art market, she has maintained a deep interest in literature throughout her career. She served on the board of the Société de Lecture, acting as vice-president for two terms (2008–2010; 2012–2019), and chaired the Reading Commission (2010–2021), where she remains an active member.

In French.

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.

Monday 2 March 2026, 19:30

The “Les Grands Interprètes” series features the European Philharmonic of Switzerland conducted by Charles Dutoit, with Martha Argerich on piano. On the program are Debussy’s Petite Suite, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Constanze Ruhm’s essay film Gli appunti di Anna Azzori unfolds as a layered, investigative meditation on a life captured on film. Working from the earlier Anna by Alberto Grifi and Massimo Sarchielli (Berlinale Forum 1975), Ruhm assembles clusters of archival material and reflection to trace Anna Azzori’s precarious existence without resolving it. The film probes the place of women, memory and representation, deconstructing patriarchal narratives through a fragmentary, tactile cinematic language that is intimate, questioning and quietly insistent.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Lionel Gauthier, a PhD in geography and director of the Musée du Léman in Nyon, previously taught at the University of Geneva and led the Médiathèque Valais-Martigny.

The lecture examines two millennia of mapping the lake, from the Tabula Peutingeriana to the 2014 multibeam sonar bathymetry. Gauthier investigates how place-names evolved, how the lake’s borders were drawn, why some old maps depict it ‘upside down’, and how cartography shaped local narratives.

In French.

23 January – 30 April

London-based artist Konstantina Krikzoni presents a body of paintings born from an intense solitary studio practice. Her work blurs painting and sculpture: textured, tactile canvases where brushwork and sculptural modelling interweave. Silent yet confrontational female figures occupy compositions in grey and yellow, evoking funerary motifs and the logic of memory and grief. ARMATURA functions as metaphor and method — an internal armature of endurance that shapes emotion into form through material exploration and sustained process.

29 September 2025 – 1 June 2026

This reading group will explore, in eight sessions, a selection of literary works that have “transcended the time and place of their origin,” in the spirit of Martin Bodmer’s definition of Weltliteratur — or world literature — as dear to Goethe. A literary journey across time and continents, guided by the shared affinities of the participants.

Historian of art, Hélène Leibkutsch moves between languages and cultures, driven by her passion for art, literature, and music. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Geneva, where she studied art history, general linguistics, and English, as well as a CAS in Cultural Institution Promotion from the University of Neuchâtel. With international experience in art history and the art market, she has maintained a deep interest in literature throughout her career. She served on the board of the Société de Lecture, acting as vice-president for two terms (2008–2010; 2012–2019), and chaired the Reading Commission (2010–2021), where she remains an active member.

In French.

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.

Monday 2 March 2026, 19:30

The “Les Grands Interprètes” series features the European Philharmonic of Switzerland conducted by Charles Dutoit, with Martha Argerich on piano. On the program are Debussy’s Petite Suite, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Constanze Ruhm’s essay film Gli appunti di Anna Azzori unfolds as a layered, investigative meditation on a life captured on film. Working from the earlier Anna by Alberto Grifi and Massimo Sarchielli (Berlinale Forum 1975), Ruhm assembles clusters of archival material and reflection to trace Anna Azzori’s precarious existence without resolving it. The film probes the place of women, memory and representation, deconstructing patriarchal narratives through a fragmentary, tactile cinematic language that is intimate, questioning and quietly insistent.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Lionel Gauthier, a PhD in geography and director of the Musée du Léman in Nyon, previously taught at the University of Geneva and led the Médiathèque Valais-Martigny.

The lecture examines two millennia of mapping the lake, from the Tabula Peutingeriana to the 2014 multibeam sonar bathymetry. Gauthier investigates how place-names evolved, how the lake’s borders were drawn, why some old maps depict it ‘upside down’, and how cartography shaped local narratives.

In French.

23 January – 30 April

London-based artist Konstantina Krikzoni presents a body of paintings born from an intense solitary studio practice. Her work blurs painting and sculpture: textured, tactile canvases where brushwork and sculptural modelling interweave. Silent yet confrontational female figures occupy compositions in grey and yellow, evoking funerary motifs and the logic of memory and grief. ARMATURA functions as metaphor and method — an internal armature of endurance that shapes emotion into form through material exploration and sustained process.

29 September 2025 – 1 June 2026

This reading group will explore, in eight sessions, a selection of literary works that have “transcended the time and place of their origin,” in the spirit of Martin Bodmer’s definition of Weltliteratur — or world literature — as dear to Goethe. A literary journey across time and continents, guided by the shared affinities of the participants.

Historian of art, Hélène Leibkutsch moves between languages and cultures, driven by her passion for art, literature, and music. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Geneva, where she studied art history, general linguistics, and English, as well as a CAS in Cultural Institution Promotion from the University of Neuchâtel. With international experience in art history and the art market, she has maintained a deep interest in literature throughout her career. She served on the board of the Société de Lecture, acting as vice-president for two terms (2008–2010; 2012–2019), and chaired the Reading Commission (2010–2021), where she remains an active member.

In French.

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.

Saturday 7 March, 15:00

Jump into an enchanted world of playful creatures and bright shapes. Use sculptures as inspiration to model your own imaginary animal with clay and simple tools. Feel the smooth clay, press, pinch and shape lively ears, tails and wings. Paint bold colors, try funny movements and let your creature find its place on a little stage. Explore textures, sounds and imagination while creating a character to share with friends.

In French. Kids ages 5–7.

Saturday 7 March, 14:00

Noetic, an association specialising in video game education and awareness, works on digital literacy and youth wellbeing related to gaming.

This interactive afternoon explores collaborative play, presents key digital issues such as cyberbullying, online anonymity and microtransactions, and examines how gaming shapes young people’s socialisation and learning. Participants engage in discovery-based sessions and guided discussions that investigate ethical, social and educational implications of play.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 20:00

Carminho, one of the most renowned fado singers, will perform at Victoria Hall for a special evening celebrating The Great Voices of Fado. As a true heir to the fadista tradition and daughter of Teresa Siqueira, Carminho captivates with her modern sensibility while preserving the essence of fado. Known for her collaborations with artists like Rosalía, she brings remarkable cultural fusions to the stage. Her powerful vocals and commanding presence promise a unique experience, ensuring an unforgettable evening that melds tradition with modernity.

5 – 8 March

A man performs on stage, sharing a personal reflection alongside his family, friends, therapist, colleagues, and ex-partners. In seven acts, he delves into pivotal anecdotes to question gender imperatives from childhood to adulthood. The play, “Le Premier Sexe,” addresses the journey from oppression to emancipation and the shift from toxic masculinity to a distinctive masculine identity. Produced by Compagnie Passages, with Mickaël Délis responsible for both writing and directing, in collaboration with Vladimir Perrin and other artists.

In French.

Saturday 7 March, 11:00

Carlos Schwabe’s retrospective traces the symbolism and pictorial imagination that defined his practice. Trained in Geneva, Schwabe is celebrated for evocative book illustrations and ambitious pictorial compositions that blend allegory, myth and musical ideas. The exhibition presents paintings, illustrations and preparatory drawings drawn from public and private Swiss and French collections, exploring technique, materiality and the spiritual and literary currents that shaped his visual language around the turn of the twentieth century.

7 – 15 March

Step through a wardrobe and embark on a magical adventure in Narnia. Four siblings discover a land of talking animals, mythical creatures and an endless winter ruled by the White Witch. Through vivid scenes and powerful storytelling, children witness courage, loyalty and sacrifice as Aslan leads the fight for hope. Performed by young actors, this stage adaptation blends striking visuals, movement and music to captivate the whole family.

In English. Kids ages 2–16.

Monday 2 March 2026, 19:30

The “Les Grands Interprètes” series features the European Philharmonic of Switzerland conducted by Charles Dutoit, with Martha Argerich on piano. On the program are Debussy’s Petite Suite, Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Constanze Ruhm’s essay film Gli appunti di Anna Azzori unfolds as a layered, investigative meditation on a life captured on film. Working from the earlier Anna by Alberto Grifi and Massimo Sarchielli (Berlinale Forum 1975), Ruhm assembles clusters of archival material and reflection to trace Anna Azzori’s precarious existence without resolving it. The film probes the place of women, memory and representation, deconstructing patriarchal narratives through a fragmentary, tactile cinematic language that is intimate, questioning and quietly insistent.

Monday 2 March, 19:00

Lionel Gauthier, a PhD in geography and director of the Musée du Léman in Nyon, previously taught at the University of Geneva and led the Médiathèque Valais-Martigny.

The lecture examines two millennia of mapping the lake, from the Tabula Peutingeriana to the 2014 multibeam sonar bathymetry. Gauthier investigates how place-names evolved, how the lake’s borders were drawn, why some old maps depict it ‘upside down’, and how cartography shaped local narratives.

In French.

23 January – 30 April

London-based artist Konstantina Krikzoni presents a body of paintings born from an intense solitary studio practice. Her work blurs painting and sculpture: textured, tactile canvases where brushwork and sculptural modelling interweave. Silent yet confrontational female figures occupy compositions in grey and yellow, evoking funerary motifs and the logic of memory and grief. ARMATURA functions as metaphor and method — an internal armature of endurance that shapes emotion into form through material exploration and sustained process.

29 September 2025 – 1 June 2026

This reading group will explore, in eight sessions, a selection of literary works that have “transcended the time and place of their origin,” in the spirit of Martin Bodmer’s definition of Weltliteratur — or world literature — as dear to Goethe. A literary journey across time and continents, guided by the shared affinities of the participants.

Historian of art, Hélène Leibkutsch moves between languages and cultures, driven by her passion for art, literature, and music. She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Geneva, where she studied art history, general linguistics, and English, as well as a CAS in Cultural Institution Promotion from the University of Neuchâtel. With international experience in art history and the art market, she has maintained a deep interest in literature throughout her career. She served on the board of the Société de Lecture, acting as vice-president for two terms (2008–2010; 2012–2019), and chaired the Reading Commission (2010–2021), where she remains an active member.

In French.

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

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