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14 – 20 April

Watchmaking maisons including Audemars Piguet and other new entrants present contemporary horological practice through mechanical timepieces, prototypes and design studies. The programme foregrounds artisanal craftsmanship, complications and material innovation, juxtaposing heritage movements with experimental technologies showcased in a LAB incubator. Through a mix of object-focused displays and technical demonstrations, the exhibition interrogates timekeeping’s aesthetic and industrial languages, revealing how tradition and cutting‑edge engineering redefine notions of luxury, function and cultural identity.

14 – 18 April

CHRONOPOLIS gathers twenty independent watchmakers presenting wristwatches that combine mechanical ingenuity and contemporary design. The fair foregrounds artisanal techniques—manual finishing, small-scale production and micro-mechanical innovation—across objects, prototypes and limited editions.
Themes of independence, authenticity and dialogue recur as makers prioritise accessibility and exchange over commercial spectacle. The presentation reveals how craft, material choice and design language shape personal timekeeping, inviting close encounters with the processes and values that sustain independent watchmaking.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

7 – 17 April

Make a pocket almanac full of stories, drawings, crosswords, recipes and collectible postcards. In a series of workshops, participants experiment with printmaking techniques, play creative writing games and learn simple bookmaking methods to shape their own small journal. Sessions encourage playful collaboration, colourful illustrations and hands‑on discovery as children turn ideas into a printed object to share with family.

Kids ages 6–12.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

14 – 20 April

Watchmaking maisons including Audemars Piguet and other new entrants present contemporary horological practice through mechanical timepieces, prototypes and design studies. The programme foregrounds artisanal craftsmanship, complications and material innovation, juxtaposing heritage movements with experimental technologies showcased in a LAB incubator. Through a mix of object-focused displays and technical demonstrations, the exhibition interrogates timekeeping’s aesthetic and industrial languages, revealing how tradition and cutting‑edge engineering redefine notions of luxury, function and cultural identity.

14 – 18 April

CHRONOPOLIS gathers twenty independent watchmakers presenting wristwatches that combine mechanical ingenuity and contemporary design. The fair foregrounds artisanal techniques—manual finishing, small-scale production and micro-mechanical innovation—across objects, prototypes and limited editions.
Themes of independence, authenticity and dialogue recur as makers prioritise accessibility and exchange over commercial spectacle. The presentation reveals how craft, material choice and design language shape personal timekeeping, inviting close encounters with the processes and values that sustain independent watchmaking.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

7 – 17 April

Make a pocket almanac full of stories, drawings, crosswords, recipes and collectible postcards. In a series of workshops, participants experiment with printmaking techniques, play creative writing games and learn simple bookmaking methods to shape their own small journal. Sessions encourage playful collaboration, colourful illustrations and hands‑on discovery as children turn ideas into a printed object to share with family.

Kids ages 6–12.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

14 – 20 April

Watchmaking maisons including Audemars Piguet and other new entrants present contemporary horological practice through mechanical timepieces, prototypes and design studies. The programme foregrounds artisanal craftsmanship, complications and material innovation, juxtaposing heritage movements with experimental technologies showcased in a LAB incubator. Through a mix of object-focused displays and technical demonstrations, the exhibition interrogates timekeeping’s aesthetic and industrial languages, revealing how tradition and cutting‑edge engineering redefine notions of luxury, function and cultural identity.

14 – 18 April

CHRONOPOLIS gathers twenty independent watchmakers presenting wristwatches that combine mechanical ingenuity and contemporary design. The fair foregrounds artisanal techniques—manual finishing, small-scale production and micro-mechanical innovation—across objects, prototypes and limited editions.
Themes of independence, authenticity and dialogue recur as makers prioritise accessibility and exchange over commercial spectacle. The presentation reveals how craft, material choice and design language shape personal timekeeping, inviting close encounters with the processes and values that sustain independent watchmaking.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

7 – 17 April

Make a pocket almanac full of stories, drawings, crosswords, recipes and collectible postcards. In a series of workshops, participants experiment with printmaking techniques, play creative writing games and learn simple bookmaking methods to shape their own small journal. Sessions encourage playful collaboration, colourful illustrations and hands‑on discovery as children turn ideas into a printed object to share with family.

Kids ages 6–12.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

14 – 20 April

Watchmaking maisons including Audemars Piguet and other new entrants present contemporary horological practice through mechanical timepieces, prototypes and design studies. The programme foregrounds artisanal craftsmanship, complications and material innovation, juxtaposing heritage movements with experimental technologies showcased in a LAB incubator. Through a mix of object-focused displays and technical demonstrations, the exhibition interrogates timekeeping’s aesthetic and industrial languages, revealing how tradition and cutting‑edge engineering redefine notions of luxury, function and cultural identity.

Saturday 18 April, 14:30

Cartoonist Gérald Herrmann, long associated with the Tribune de Genève, signs copies of his album Dernier album avant l’IA (Éditions Slatkine, novembre 2025). The book gathers four decades of press cartoons and offers an ironic yet humanist perspective on current affairs. Herrmann’s drawings reflect social and political shifts with sharp humour and attentive observation, inviting reflection on the role of satire today.

In French.

Saturday 18 April, 14:00

The Quartier des Bains presents an immersive musical journey through its galleries, bringing together 30 musicians in 11 spaces. Through improvised performances in dialogue with the artworks, visitors are invited to wander freely between venues, following a rhythm that alternates live sessions and breaks. The event reflects an ongoing effort to expand beyond traditional exhibitions and strengthen connections with audiences and the local cultural scene.

Saturday 18 April, 11:00

Gather for cosy, imaginative storytime designed for little ones. Through lively readings and simple hands-on activities, children listen to colourful tales, move with rhythmic sounds and explore characters through voice, props and gentle play. Sessions encourage curiosity, early language skills and shared discovery, offering moments of quiet wonder and playful interaction that spark imagination and love of books.

In French. Kids ages 2–8.

Saturday 18 April, 21:00

Improvisational trio Nebbia, Downes and Lisle present Exhaust, a visceral set of spontaneous composition where acute listening and rapid reflexes shape each moment. Saxophonist Camila Nebbia brings a powerful, incisive voice; pianist Kit Downes favors raw immediacy and bold harmonic gestures; drummer Andrew Lisle anchors and catalyses the group with fluid, propulsive rhythms. The trio navigates between melodic counterpoint and dense, textured soundscapes, embracing contrast and continual transformation. Their debut album, Exhaust, was released on New York label Relative Pitch.

14 – 20 April

Watchmaking maisons including Audemars Piguet and other new entrants present contemporary horological practice through mechanical timepieces, prototypes and design studies. The programme foregrounds artisanal craftsmanship, complications and material innovation, juxtaposing heritage movements with experimental technologies showcased in a LAB incubator. Through a mix of object-focused displays and technical demonstrations, the exhibition interrogates timekeeping’s aesthetic and industrial languages, revealing how tradition and cutting‑edge engineering redefine notions of luxury, function and cultural identity.

14 – 18 April

CHRONOPOLIS gathers twenty independent watchmakers presenting wristwatches that combine mechanical ingenuity and contemporary design. The fair foregrounds artisanal techniques—manual finishing, small-scale production and micro-mechanical innovation—across objects, prototypes and limited editions.
Themes of independence, authenticity and dialogue recur as makers prioritise accessibility and exchange over commercial spectacle. The presentation reveals how craft, material choice and design language shape personal timekeeping, inviting close encounters with the processes and values that sustain independent watchmaking.

14 – 18 April

Directed by Joël Pommerat, this new creation imagines the encounter of two very young girls who defy the laws of the real world and adult authority to preserve their pact of friendship. Positioned between theatre and novel, the piece combines grave and naive episodes, where the supernatural becomes a means to confront inconceivable realities. The staging favours intimate, unsettling atmospheres and a precise ensemble work. Includes accessible formats: relaxed performance, audiodescription and tactile visit.

In French.

7 – 17 April

Make a pocket almanac full of stories, drawings, crosswords, recipes and collectible postcards. In a series of workshops, participants experiment with printmaking techniques, play creative writing games and learn simple bookmaking methods to shape their own small journal. Sessions encourage playful collaboration, colourful illustrations and hands‑on discovery as children turn ideas into a printed object to share with family.

Kids ages 6–12.

14 – 19 April

Time to Watches gathers over eighty-five independent watch brands and creators to showcase contemporary watchmaking. The presentation focuses on timepieces and objects that explore design, technical innovation and artisanal craft, from compact mechanical constructions to conceptual editions. A village-like layout frames varied atmospheres where exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops invite close attention to materiality, finishing and the makers’ processes. The event reveals how independent practice negotiates tradition, experimentation and the social rituals surrounding time.

7 – 19 April

Eric Eriston Winarto presents a body of small oil paintings that treat the Swiss landscape as memory and pictorial research. Executed largely in A4 format, these fragmentary paintings—hills veiled in smoke, metallic roads, nocturnal scenes with phantom headlights, bluish forests—oscillate between observation and abstraction. Drawing on the legacy of Turner and Hodler, Winarto probes perception, tension and balance, using controlled yet enigmatic brushwork to suggest storms, glaciers and mist. The project questions how intimate, poetic images emerge from fleeting atmospheric states.

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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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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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