Saturday 5 April, 10:30, 13:30

The Natural History Museum & Parc des Bastions

Explore a photographic installation detailing the remarkable transfer of specimens from the Natural History Museum of Geneva from Bastions to Malagnou in 1965. This guided tour, organized by the Museum and the University Library of Geneva, invites you to delve into this unusual move, where bears, rhinoceroses, and various other animals were transported through the city in small trucks. Experts like Sébastien Farré, Mila Musy, and Laurent Vallotton will provide enriching insights during this historical immersion, related to the exhibition “Unusual Dialogues – The Migration of the Museum Animals.”

Les Bastions,
1204 Genève

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Photo Credit: Émile (dit Mick) Desarzens), 1965, Archives BGE /droits réservés

31 January – 22 June

La Genevoise: Carte Blanche à Carole Bove

Art & Exhibits

MAH

Immerse yourself in 15,000 years of Geneva history, reinterpreted by New York artist Carol Bove, born in Geneva in 1971. The exhibition takes a fresh look at the MAH collection, inviting visitors to follow a timeline from regional archaeological discoveries to the most recent contemporary pieces. Presented chronologically, the works take a creative, anthropological, interactive and educational approach. Between ancient artifacts, masterpieces and everyday objects, this new Carte Blanche revisits the museum space, blurring the boundaries between art and everyday objects. An invitation to touch, feel and observe in a new way, free from convention, to redefine our relationship with art and the museum.

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28 January – 11 April

Leaving the Island

Art & Exhibits

HiFlow

This collective exhibit curated by Marie Maertens explores the multifaceted symbolism of water as both a serene and tumultuous force. It evokes idyllic visions of travel and connection, yet also embodies destruction and the poignant weight of forced departures. Water, as a source of life and emotion, intertwines dreams and despair, summer joy, and the intimate bonds it nurtures. Its fluidity mirrors human experiences, flowing through memory, loss, and desire, resonating with the deepest layers of our existence. Through this poetic and evocative lens, the exhibit becomes a testament to water’s role as a mirror of our emotions and histories.

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3 October 2024 – 24 August 2025

Tuning in – The Acoustics of Emotion

Art & Exhibits

Red Cross Museum

“Tuning in – The Acoustics of Emotion” is an exhibition that delves into the connections between sound, voice, heritage, and humanitarian action. Utilizing sound archives and collections from the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, and the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, the exhibition explores which voices we preserve, their significance, and the role of music in humanitarian efforts. It features soundtracks, historical recordings, posters, photographs, prisoners’ objects, and artworks both historical and contemporary.

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8 February – 25 May

Michel Grillet: Landscape Memory

Art & Exhibits

MAH

Explore a curated selection of works by Michel Grillet, a Swiss artist born in Geneva, at the MAH. Grillet delves into landscape traditions, notably influenced by Japanese art. His drawings, often showcased in series, are marked by a simplicity and precision reminiscent of haiku poetry. This exhibition engages in a conversation with the museum’s collection, highlighting connections with Swiss masters such as Alexandre Calame and Ferdinand Hodler.

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3 December 2024 – 26 April 2025

Ligia Dias: Pyramide Inversée

Art & Exhibits

Théâtre du Forum Meyrin

The Forum Meyrin has reopened its galleries, showcasing contemporary artists. Ligia Dias, the first guest artist of the season, has created a monumental piece titled “Inverted Pyramid.” This unique creation, developed with the participation of Meyrin’s residents, incorporates various objects brought in during her residency. A series of meetings and mediations offer insight into the making of this distinctive work.

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25 March – 15 June

Unusual Dialogues: Animal Migration at the Museum

Art & Exhibits

Parc des Bastions

A photographic installation in Parc des Bastions celebrates the dramatic relocation of animals from the Natural History Museum in Bastions to Malagnou in 1965. Organized by the Museum and the Geneva Library, this exhibition provides a deep dive into the Museum’s former home, showcasing images of the transfer of various specimens.

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