The stained glass collections of the Musée Ariana are coming out of storage! When the museum was bequeathed to the City of Geneva in 1890, Gustave Revilliod had acquired 118 stained glass pieces. Today, the museum boasts over 400 pieces, spanning from the 12th to the 21st century. The fifth installment of the “The Ariana Unveils Its Reserves” series showcases an exceptional selection of this heritage.
The Patchwork exhibition brings together six Latin American artists who engage in an aesthetic dialogue rich in textures and forms, blending painting, photography, and sculpture. From Niura Bellavinha’s geometric abstraction to Pietrina Checcacci’s bronze sculptures celebrating femininity, and from Marcela Ferrero’s chromatic explorations to moments captured by Teodelina Detry and Mila Mayer, each work weaves a unique narrative. Mai-Britt Wolthers completes the collection with compositions where patterns and symbols interact, celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of contemporary creation.
Opening during the Nuit des Bains, Thursday 13 March, 18:30.
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.
In collaboration with the Photo Elysée Museum, the “Dialogues On Humanity” exhibition explores how photography can deepen our understanding of humanitarian principles. Through five themed sections, the images encourage reflection on global crises and the significance of humanitarian efforts. Each set of photographs is paired with questions to stimulate dialogue and invite visitors to share their reactions. This project is a joint effort by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the Photo Elysée Museum, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.
For the first time, renowned French artist Françoise Pétrovitch presents her work at Wilde Gallery. Known for her dreamlike yet unsettling imagery, Pétrovitch explores themes of transition, intimacy, and ambiguity through painting, drawing, and sculpture. Her fluid, delicate forms blur the lines between childhood and adulthood, innocence and darkness, inviting viewers into a world both familiar and mysterious.
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.
Lovay Fine Arts is hosting the first solo exhibition in Europe of American artist Dorothy Hood, featuring a collection of her paintings and drawings created in Switzerland during the 1970s.
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