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Make blue-and-white plant photographs using sunlight and simple chemistry. Lay leaves and flowers on treated paper, expose them to the sun, then reveal vivid silhouettes in deep blues and bright whites. Touch, smell and arrange plants, press shapes into compositions, and watch patterns emerge. Guided activities encourage observation, curiosity and creative play while learning about light, contrast and natural textures. Children create their own botanical prints to take home.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
“Wasted Land” by Ntando Cele at the Maison Saint-Gervais combines song, music, dance, and multimedia to tackle the climate crisis. The performance shifts between dynamic and contemplative multidisciplinary sequences, highlighting the destruction wrought by fast fashion and the often hypocritical ecological responses, contrasting impoverished nations with Western powers.
Choreographed by Jeremy Nedd and featuring a new creation by Jolie Ngemi, this graduation programme brings together the young performers of La Manufacture’s Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Nedd’s work probes racial and collective questions, exploring how communities form amid social and political tensions. The evening showcases ensemble pieces performed by the graduating cohort and framed by attentive technical support, offering a vivid, physical investigation of identity, belonging and shared resilience.
Ana Carolina Sargenti presents drawings, paintings and sculptural elements that examine the processes used to identify people who disappeared during Argentina’s last dictatorship.
Using charcoal portraiture, engraved layers of earth, watercolour impressions and plaster forms, her practice navigates appearance and erasure. Works range from material excavations to subtle removals of surface—charcoal portraits created by subtracting from black reserves, and landscapes shaped from layered earth—probing memory, territory, disappearance and the reconstruction of collective traces.
Explore baby animals and join a playful workshop. Watch colorful birds, lively monkeys and curious lemurs, and maybe spot a few newborns as they wobble and squeak. Play observation games, create simple crafts, and listen to bird songs and rustling leaves. Learn fun facts about animal families, habitats and care while you draw, move and ask questions. This hands-on adventure sparks curiosity and gentle care for animals.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
An evening of stand-up and a panel that examines sustainability through humour and critical play. Comedians and experts converse and perform, using irony, storytelling and collective exchange to open perspectives on ecological crisis and social injustice. The programme mixes committed stand-up sets with a roundtable discussion, balancing wit and seriousness. Presented by association Second Degré with support from Maison de l’Avenir as part of the Quatrième Mur project, the event invites laughter as a route to reflection and renewed civic imagination.
In French.
Michail Risvas, Lecturer in Law at Southampton Law School (University of Southampton), and Bansoa Sigam of Nwola Cultural Studio present a mirrored discussion of their research on cultural property law and collections. Risvas examines arbitration in disputes concerning cultural heritage originating from the African continent, focusing on legal frameworks and cross-border claims. Sigam explores the history of collections between Switzerland and Cameroon and introduces the concept of “sheritage”, addressing interdisciplinary methodologies for defining objects, practices and trajectories.
Make blue-and-white plant photographs using sunlight and simple chemistry. Lay leaves and flowers on treated paper, expose them to the sun, then reveal vivid silhouettes in deep blues and bright whites. Touch, smell and arrange plants, press shapes into compositions, and watch patterns emerge. Guided activities encourage observation, curiosity and creative play while learning about light, contrast and natural textures. Children create their own botanical prints to take home.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
“Wasted Land” by Ntando Cele at the Maison Saint-Gervais combines song, music, dance, and multimedia to tackle the climate crisis. The performance shifts between dynamic and contemplative multidisciplinary sequences, highlighting the destruction wrought by fast fashion and the often hypocritical ecological responses, contrasting impoverished nations with Western powers.
Choreographed by Jeremy Nedd and featuring a new creation by Jolie Ngemi, this graduation programme brings together the young performers of La Manufacture’s Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Nedd’s work probes racial and collective questions, exploring how communities form amid social and political tensions. The evening showcases ensemble pieces performed by the graduating cohort and framed by attentive technical support, offering a vivid, physical investigation of identity, belonging and shared resilience.
Ana Carolina Sargenti presents drawings, paintings and sculptural elements that examine the processes used to identify people who disappeared during Argentina’s last dictatorship.
Using charcoal portraiture, engraved layers of earth, watercolour impressions and plaster forms, her practice navigates appearance and erasure. Works range from material excavations to subtle removals of surface—charcoal portraits created by subtracting from black reserves, and landscapes shaped from layered earth—probing memory, territory, disappearance and the reconstruction of collective traces.
Explore baby animals and join a playful workshop. Watch colorful birds, lively monkeys and curious lemurs, and maybe spot a few newborns as they wobble and squeak. Play observation games, create simple crafts, and listen to bird songs and rustling leaves. Learn fun facts about animal families, habitats and care while you draw, move and ask questions. This hands-on adventure sparks curiosity and gentle care for animals.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
An evening of stand-up and a panel that examines sustainability through humour and critical play. Comedians and experts converse and perform, using irony, storytelling and collective exchange to open perspectives on ecological crisis and social injustice. The programme mixes committed stand-up sets with a roundtable discussion, balancing wit and seriousness. Presented by association Second Degré with support from Maison de l’Avenir as part of the Quatrième Mur project, the event invites laughter as a route to reflection and renewed civic imagination.
In French.
Michail Risvas, Lecturer in Law at Southampton Law School (University of Southampton), and Bansoa Sigam of Nwola Cultural Studio present a mirrored discussion of their research on cultural property law and collections. Risvas examines arbitration in disputes concerning cultural heritage originating from the African continent, focusing on legal frameworks and cross-border claims. Sigam explores the history of collections between Switzerland and Cameroon and introduces the concept of “sheritage”, addressing interdisciplinary methodologies for defining objects, practices and trajectories.
Make blue-and-white plant photographs using sunlight and simple chemistry. Lay leaves and flowers on treated paper, expose them to the sun, then reveal vivid silhouettes in deep blues and bright whites. Touch, smell and arrange plants, press shapes into compositions, and watch patterns emerge. Guided activities encourage observation, curiosity and creative play while learning about light, contrast and natural textures. Children create their own botanical prints to take home.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
“Wasted Land” by Ntando Cele at the Maison Saint-Gervais combines song, music, dance, and multimedia to tackle the climate crisis. The performance shifts between dynamic and contemplative multidisciplinary sequences, highlighting the destruction wrought by fast fashion and the often hypocritical ecological responses, contrasting impoverished nations with Western powers.
Choreographed by Jeremy Nedd and featuring a new creation by Jolie Ngemi, this graduation programme brings together the young performers of La Manufacture’s Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Nedd’s work probes racial and collective questions, exploring how communities form amid social and political tensions. The evening showcases ensemble pieces performed by the graduating cohort and framed by attentive technical support, offering a vivid, physical investigation of identity, belonging and shared resilience.
Ana Carolina Sargenti presents drawings, paintings and sculptural elements that examine the processes used to identify people who disappeared during Argentina’s last dictatorship.
Using charcoal portraiture, engraved layers of earth, watercolour impressions and plaster forms, her practice navigates appearance and erasure. Works range from material excavations to subtle removals of surface—charcoal portraits created by subtracting from black reserves, and landscapes shaped from layered earth—probing memory, territory, disappearance and the reconstruction of collective traces.
Explore baby animals and join a playful workshop. Watch colorful birds, lively monkeys and curious lemurs, and maybe spot a few newborns as they wobble and squeak. Play observation games, create simple crafts, and listen to bird songs and rustling leaves. Learn fun facts about animal families, habitats and care while you draw, move and ask questions. This hands-on adventure sparks curiosity and gentle care for animals.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
An evening of stand-up and a panel that examines sustainability through humour and critical play. Comedians and experts converse and perform, using irony, storytelling and collective exchange to open perspectives on ecological crisis and social injustice. The programme mixes committed stand-up sets with a roundtable discussion, balancing wit and seriousness. Presented by association Second Degré with support from Maison de l’Avenir as part of the Quatrième Mur project, the event invites laughter as a route to reflection and renewed civic imagination.
In French.
Lambda’s inaugural edition explores Afro House, Deep House and Melodic House through an evening of poised, immersive sound. A curated lineup of local and guest DJs weaves energetic grooves and refined textures, inviting both seasoned clubbers and curious listeners into a warm, dance-centered atmosphere. The concept privileges musical flow and communal connection, where attention to sonic detail meets a convivial, shared experience—Lambda: where music, people and energy connect.
Barbara Smits and Florence Vial create a captivating dialogue between painting and sculpture, bringing together two distinct artistic practices united by a shared sensitivity to form, material, and expression. Through the interplay of colour, texture, volume, and gesture, the exhibition invites visitors to explore the relationships between abstraction and representation, movement and stillness, imagination and perception. Celebrating the richness of contemporary artistic creation, this encounter offers an engaging visual experience where each artist’s work enhances and resonates with the other, opening new perspectives on the dialogue between two- and three-dimensional forms.
Opening: Thursday 11 June, 18:00.
Benvenuti and Guests Sing Hallyday is an intimate musical tribute that revisits the raw energy and melancholic romance of Johnny Hallyday’s repertoire. Sparse arrangements and warm electric guitar foreground heartfelt vocals, while subtle staging and lighting create a nocturnal, cinematic ambiance. The performance balances rock drive with lyrical chanson, inviting reflection and communal singing. The programme focuses on emotional interpretation rather than imitation, offering fresh textures and contemporary phrasing.
In French.
Conceived by pianist and composer Alain Roche, this intimate performance unfolds around the fragile threshold between silence and light. Roche’s piano creates a contemplative, enveloping soundworld that privileges listening and resonance over virtuosity. Between contemporary composition, performative gesture and sensory experience, the piece invites inward attention through subtle dynamics, resonant decay and the careful interplay of sound and space.
Written and performed by Jihad Darwiche, this spoken-word recital gathers personal memories and testimonies to portrait everyday Palestinians who resist erasure. Through intimate storytelling and vivid character sketches, the piece explores themes of dignity, hope and tolerance amid conflict, and the effort to protect children’s smiles. Sparse staging and a concentrated vocal performance foreground human resilience and solidarity, offering moments of quiet emotion and shared witness.
In French.
Les Athénéennes returns for its fifteenth edition, a Geneva festival presenting a wide spectrum of contemporary and traditional music.
More than 200 artists will perform in the heart of Geneva, across a rich program of concerts. The festival champions emerging ensembles and established artists, foregrounding inventive programming, cross-genre collaborations and attentive sound design.
Comedian Tania Dutel premieres a brand-new stand-up show that unveils fresh material and sharp observational humour. Her delivery blends caustic wit and warmth, moving from punchy one-liners to longer, confessional stories. The performance crafts an intimate, high-energy atmosphere where spontaneity and audience interplay shape the rhythm. Expect a concise, finely tuned set that highlights her voice as a storyteller and satirist.
In French.
Michail Risvas, Lecturer in Law at Southampton Law School (University of Southampton), and Bansoa Sigam of Nwola Cultural Studio present a mirrored discussion of their research on cultural property law and collections. Risvas examines arbitration in disputes concerning cultural heritage originating from the African continent, focusing on legal frameworks and cross-border claims. Sigam explores the history of collections between Switzerland and Cameroon and introduces the concept of “sheritage”, addressing interdisciplinary methodologies for defining objects, practices and trajectories.
Make blue-and-white plant photographs using sunlight and simple chemistry. Lay leaves and flowers on treated paper, expose them to the sun, then reveal vivid silhouettes in deep blues and bright whites. Touch, smell and arrange plants, press shapes into compositions, and watch patterns emerge. Guided activities encourage observation, curiosity and creative play while learning about light, contrast and natural textures. Children create their own botanical prints to take home.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
“Wasted Land” by Ntando Cele at the Maison Saint-Gervais combines song, music, dance, and multimedia to tackle the climate crisis. The performance shifts between dynamic and contemplative multidisciplinary sequences, highlighting the destruction wrought by fast fashion and the often hypocritical ecological responses, contrasting impoverished nations with Western powers.
Choreographed by Jeremy Nedd and featuring a new creation by Jolie Ngemi, this graduation programme brings together the young performers of La Manufacture’s Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. Nedd’s work probes racial and collective questions, exploring how communities form amid social and political tensions. The evening showcases ensemble pieces performed by the graduating cohort and framed by attentive technical support, offering a vivid, physical investigation of identity, belonging and shared resilience.
Ana Carolina Sargenti presents drawings, paintings and sculptural elements that examine the processes used to identify people who disappeared during Argentina’s last dictatorship.
Using charcoal portraiture, engraved layers of earth, watercolour impressions and plaster forms, her practice navigates appearance and erasure. Works range from material excavations to subtle removals of surface—charcoal portraits created by subtracting from black reserves, and landscapes shaped from layered earth—probing memory, territory, disappearance and the reconstruction of collective traces.
Explore baby animals and join a playful workshop. Watch colorful birds, lively monkeys and curious lemurs, and maybe spot a few newborns as they wobble and squeak. Play observation games, create simple crafts, and listen to bird songs and rustling leaves. Learn fun facts about animal families, habitats and care while you draw, move and ask questions. This hands-on adventure sparks curiosity and gentle care for animals.
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 12.
An evening of stand-up and a panel that examines sustainability through humour and critical play. Comedians and experts converse and perform, using irony, storytelling and collective exchange to open perspectives on ecological crisis and social injustice. The programme mixes committed stand-up sets with a roundtable discussion, balancing wit and seriousness. Presented by association Second Degré with support from Maison de l’Avenir as part of the Quatrième Mur project, the event invites laughter as a route to reflection and renewed civic imagination.
In French.
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Located in the heart of Geneva’s international district, the Portail des Nations is a space dedicated to dialogue, cooperation, and global issues. Through exhibitions, talks, and cultural events, it offers visitors an entry point into the major challenges shaping our world and Geneva’s role as a hub for international governance.
Nestled in the Geneva countryside, the Collection du Crest showcases a remarkable selection of modern and contemporary art. Through temporary exhibitions and its private collection, this unique venue offers an intimate encounter with artistic creation, in dialogue with the history and landscape of the estate.
Discover one of the world’s most remarkable libraries and museums, home to an exceptional collection of manuscripts, rare books, and historical documents spanning over 5,000 years of human history. Located in Cologny overlooking Lake Geneva, the Fondation Martin Bodmer offers a unique journey through literature, philosophy, religion, science, and the arts, bringing together some of humanity’s most significant written treasures.
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