A series of five lectures designed for beginners, offering an overview of architectural modernity in the USA during the 20th century. Led by Bruno Marchand, honorary professor at EPFL, the lectures cover topics such as the skyscrapers in Manhattan, the Chicago School, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, post-war domestic architecture, Mies’ legacy, architectural sculptures, postmodernism, and the return to architectural modernism.
In French.
Interview conducted by Pascal Schouwey, independent journalist. In partnership with the Histoire et Cité Festival.
Marie Darrieussecq describes herself as “atheist, feminist, and European.” She gained worldwide recognition at 27 with Truismes (1996), a sensual fable about a woman transforming into a pig, which sold over a million copies and was translated into around 40 languages. A graduate of the École Normale Supérieure, Darrieussecq has been a psychoanalyst, columnist, and author of books for children and art publications.
Known for her works such as Notre vie dans les forêts (2007) and Pas dormir (2021), she has remained loyal to the publishing house P.O.L. Her novel Il faut beaucoup aimer les hommes (2013) won both the Prix Médicis and the Prix des prix. Her twentieth novel, Fabriquer une femme (2024), explores the divergent paths of two childhood friends as they navigate adulthood through the 1980s and ’90s, a period marked by the AIDS epidemic, political struggles, technological revolutions, and societal pressures.
In French.
The 10th edition of the Festival Histoire et Cité delves into the intricate relationship between humans and animals, spanning from prehistory to the present. With nearly 150 invited guests, including Michel Pastoureau and Marie Darrieussecq, the festival offers conferences, film screenings, exhibitions, and roundtable discussions on contemporary animal-related issues. This free event takes place across multiple cities.
Motherhood, What Does It Change?
Ingrid Thobois, writer and mother, and Louise Bentkowski, director, performer, and author, reflect on the role of mothers and those becoming one. Thobois offers a raw portrayal of motherhood, far from ideals and clichés, weaving together moments of tenderness and chaos. Bentkowski, on the other hand, examines what is passed down within these unique lineages. This exploration is part of the What Does It Change? series, a platform for discussing essential themes, presented by Labor and Fides editions.
In French.
Terre des Hommes, Barbara Hintermann, Executive Director
The ongoing funding crisis, driven by budget cuts in Europe, Switzerland, and the US funding freeze, poses urgent challenges for the humanitarian sector. In response, a series of private, non-political gatherings in Geneva (Confederation Centre) will bring together leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of humanitarian action.
This initiative aligns with SEP (Social Enterprise Project), a luxury fashion and lifestyle brand with a social impact focus. Founded in Jordan’s Jerash “Gaza” Camp, SEP collaborates with over 600 refugee embroidery artists, empowering them through sustainable economic opportunities.
In English.
The MEG and Archipel Festival welcome South African guitarist Sibusile Xaba for a concert, followed by a meal and discussion led by Mo Laudi. This event, part of the MEGAFOLK series, celebrates the revival of South African maskandi through Xaba’s dreamy and socially conscious music. After the performance, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversation about his musical practice and the cultural context of his work.
On the first Thursday of every month, the MAH hosts a pop-up event at GamMAH dedicated to graphic arts, offering visitors the chance to explore rare prints and drawings from the collection. An art historian is available to welcome and guide guests. In conjunction with the “Michel Grillet: Memory of Landscape” exhibition, works by three Swiss artists are showcased: Balthazar Burkhard, Alexandre Calame, and Markus Raetz.
In French.
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