The exhibition “I Am an Old Phenomenon” by Ann Shelton at the Maison de l’enfance et de l’adolescence delves into the traditional beliefs and knowledge surrounding the medicinal, magical, and spiritual uses of plants. Collaborating with the Fondation Convergences, the artist pays tribute to wise women, herbalists, and witches by revisiting knowledge marginalized by Christianity and capitalism. Through photographs of still lifes inspired by Ikebana, Shelton encourages us to rethink our connection to nature and reconnect with ancient wisdom in the face of environmental urgency.
This public conference, organized by the Prim’Enfance Foundation in collaboration with HUG, will feature Prof. Camille Nemitz-Piguet, psychiatrist and researcher in neurosciences, and Dr. Anne Edan, child psychiatrist specializing in adolescent mental health. They will explore the fine line between normal adolescent behavior and potential mental health issues, focusing on emotional regulation and early non-pharmacological interventions. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session.
The “Chrysalides” exhibition at the Children’s and Adolescents’ Center (HUG), in partnership with the Convergences Foundation, showcases the work of Italian artist Ilaria Sagaria. It delves into adolescence as a metamorphosis, blending poetry and psychology. Using the symbolism of the chrysalis, the exhibition illustrates the profound personal transformations that occur during this life stage.
Our mental health remains a part of us that we still don’t speak about so easily. In an era of ‘therapists’ and ‘coaches’ who accompany our lives, what do we think about our moods and inner states? The comedian Constance speaks candidly about her struggles with mental health, with the necessary perspective to laugh about it openly. Along the way, she invites us to reflect on our connections with madness and mental well-being.
Constance will perform her latest show, aptly titled ‘Inconstance’. There will be a discussion after the performance.
This conference is part of the series “Ces liens qui unissent, enchaînent et libèrent” hosted by the Société Médicale de Genève.
