As part of the Festival Histoire et Cité, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire offers a themed tour, Les Chimères du MAH. Led by Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti, this tour explores a fascinating collection of hybrid creatures—lion-headed goddesses, winged horses, dragons, and more—unveiling the myths and legends that have shaped them through the ages.
In French.
The Galerie du Boléro is spotlighting five iconic painters from Geneva’s 20th-century art scene: Emile Chambon, Albert Chavaz, Albert J. di Decarli, Henry Roulet, and Jean Beyeler. This exhibition pays tribute to their friendship and distinctive creativity, while also bringing to life memories of their era. Alongside the exhibition, events such as a classical concert and a guided tour are planned to enhance the visitor experience. It’s a unique opportunity to rediscover these artists and their vibrant, timeless legacy.
Halle Nord is showcasing three new exhibitions: “Pas-châssés” by Yann Stéphane Bisso, “Untitled” by Akiyoshi Deschenaux, and “Marica” by Anouk Chambaz. The opening event provides an opportunity to meet the artists and the new director, Elise Lammer. The displays can be viewed continuously from the Halles de l’Île passage.
The exhibition “Disruptions. Early Video Art in Europe” delves into the origins of video art in Switzerland and Europe during the 1970s. Divided into two chapters, it highlights how this medium revolutionized the visual arts, allowing for experimentation and innovation in performance, artistic installations, and television critiques. Featuring video works from the FMAC collection alongside European creations, it fosters a dialogue rich with influences and contrasts. Guides are available for insightful tours.
In French.
The Forum Meyrin is hosting American artist Rachel Marks for a residency where her studio becomes a dynamic exhibition and interactive space. Together with the audience, she breathes new life into abandoned books and papers. Central to her work is the tree, a symbol that delves into the relationship between humans and their environment.
Class photos are a true social ritual and remain one of the few printed images that today’s children still get to keep and reflect on. Alongside early writing works and creative activities, the class photo becomes a valuable record of a school journey. Often signed by classmates on the back, it is a cherished memento for some, though disliked by others.
This exhibition explores the evolution of class photos in Carouge, from the early 20th century to its end, highlighting significant changes—shifting from stiff poses to more relaxed, humorous, and playful expressions.
Guided tours, lectures and workshops will be part of this exhibition.
Dialogues insolites (Unusual Dialogues) is a city-wide exhibition featuring small installations that explore unexpected connections between different collections, offering new perspectives on the world. This temporary exhibition, part of the closure of Geneva’s Natural History Museum, reveals surprising correlations across various disciplines.
The exhibition is hosted in several locations:
These installations offer a unique opportunity to discover and reflect on the hidden connections between science, nature, and history.
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