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Geneva What's On: Art & Exhibitions Geneva What's On Guide
Forthcoming Art events and exhibitions in and around Geneva, from AngloINFO's What's On guide.
Tell the Geneva region about YOUR event! Local the Geneva region What's On: Art & Exhibitions GE Carouge Japanese Stamps: From 1700 to 1900 From: Friday 30 October 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 Exhibition showcasing the main stages in the evolution of the Japanese print from the 18th to the 20th century. Works by artists such as Suzuki Harunobu, Utamaro and Hiroshige will be on diaplay as well as prints from the Meiji period. At the Collections Baur, Musée des arts d'Extrême-Orient, 8 Rue Munier-Romilly. Open Tuesday from Sunday from 14:00-18:00, Wednesday from 14:00-20:00. Entry CHF 5 to 10 per person, free for the under 16s. Tel: +41 (0)22 704 32 82. More Info... GE Geneva Médusa en Afrique Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 14 November 2008 To: Wednesday 30 December 2009 Exhibition of over a hundred major pieces of artwork from the African collection of the Ethnographic Museum. Open from 10:00-17:00 at the Musée d'Ethnographie - Carl-Vogt. 65 Boulevard Carl-Vogt. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 45 50. L'air du temps Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 13 March 2009 To: Wednesday 30 December 2009 Exhibition on the theme of identity and memory in today's times of globalisation. This audovisual display based on popular music archives collected by the Roumanian Constantin Brailoiu includes music from Roumania and gypsy songs as well as village music from many years ago. At the Musée d'Ethnographie - Carl-Vogt. 65 Boulevard Carl-Vogt. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 45 50. Sel le comble From: Wednesday 1 April 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Exhibition of 20 sculptures by Gilles Borgstedt madeusing a combination of tree trunks, metal and earth. At the Taverne du Dessaloir, Route des Mines de Sel, in Bex. Check the opening hours beforehand on the website. Tel: +41 (0)24 463 03 30. More Info... Philippe Barde Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 7 May 2009 To: Monday 11 January 2010 Exhibition of works by one of Switzerland's most famous ceramists, Philippe Barde. At the Musée Ariana, 10 Avenue de la Paix. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5, free for the under 18s. Free entry on the first Sunday of the month. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 54 50. On a Parlé sur la Lune! Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 13 May 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 Exhibition presenting works on the theme of astronomy and original drawings from the cartoon "The Lives of Galileo", a journey through the history of astronomy. The exhibition is held to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy. At the Musée d'Histoire des Sciences, 128 Rue de Lausanne. Open from 10:00-17:00. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 50 60. Genève à La Force de l'Eau Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 13 May 2009 To: Tuesday 13 April 2010 Exhibition presenting the history of watermills in the Geneva basin. These watermills helped to maintain industrial activity for almost a thousand years until the 1870s. At the Musée d'Histoire des Sciences, 128 Rue de Lausanne. Open from 10:00-17:00. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 50 60. Genève Contre Nature? Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 17 June 2009 To: Sunday 7 February 2010 An exhibition dedicated to the 10'000 secies of flora and fauna that can be found in the Geneva canton. At the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, 1 Route de Malagnou. Open from 10:00-17:00. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 63 00. Papiers Peints de Genève Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Tuesday 30 June 2009 To: Sunday 21 March 2010 Exhibition of wallpaper designs from the Maison Grandchamp, many of which inspired the wall coverings of the second floor of the Maison Tavel. A selection of carved boards and samples will be on display at the Maison Tavel, 6 Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 2-3. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 37 00. Bonjour Monsieur Piaget From: Monday 14 September 2009 To: Friday 18 December 2009 Portrait of an exceptional psychologist, during this exhibition to celebrate the 450th anniversary of the Université de Genève. At the Uni-Mail, 40 Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve. Free entry. Tel: +41 (0)22 379 72 27. More Info... Modestes From: Wednesday 23 September 2009 To: Sunday 24 January 2010 An exhibition of portraits and stories of women in the Middle East; Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Jordan, Syria, Gaza and the West Bank. The photographs, taken by reporter Alexandra Boulat, show the world in which Muslim women live, their everyday struggle, and the political and social activity of the women who decide to work. Each photograph tells a specific story about the lives of these women. At the Musée International de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge, 17 Avenue de la Paix. Open from 10:00-17:00. Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December and on 1 January. Tel: + 41 (0)22 748 95 25. More Info... Autour de Rembrandt, Rubens et Ruysdael Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 1 October 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 An exhibition of Dutch and Flemish printmaking from the 17th century. The exhibition traces the impact in the 16th century in the Netherlands of the political, cultural and religious separations between the north and south. At the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, 2 Rue Charles-Galland. Open from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 26 00. More Info... L'Art et ses Marchés Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 1 October 2009 To: Sunday 25 April 2010 Flemish and Dutch paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The exhibition illustrates the rapid expansion of the art market during this time. At the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, 2 Rue Charles-Galland. Open From 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person, free for the under 18s. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 26 00. More Info... Villa Sovietica Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 2 October 2009 To: Sunday 20 June 2010 An exhibition highlighting different ways of cultural interpretation with a collection of Soviet objects on display. At the Musée d'Ethnographie, 7 Chemin Calndrini, Conches. Open 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 3-5 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 346 01 25 More Info... Genome: Voyage au Cœur du Vivant From: Tuesday 13 October 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 This exhibition, as part of the 450th anniversary celebrations of the University of Geneva is unique in its kind in Geneva. The exhibition presents the nucleus of a cell, measuring 14m. Inside the cell is a 3D rotating image of the genome, created by the biologist Drew Berry. From 10:00-19:00, on Ile Rousseau. Free entry Tel: +41 (0)22 379 72 27. More Info... Cycle Futur Antérieur, Séquence d'Automne 2009. Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 28 October 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 Major exhibition featuring the works of the Russian contemporary painter Erik Bulatov. The exhibition, entitled L’Espèce de chose mélancolie also features works by Pierre-Olivier Arnaud, Cathryn Boch, Marc Bauer, Alain Huck, Deimantas Narkevicius and Patrick Neu. Open Tuesday to Friday from 12:00-18:00, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-18:00 and every first Wednesday of the month until 21:00. At the MAMCO, 10 Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers. Entry CHF 6-8 per person, free for the under 18s. Tel: +41 (0)22 320 61 22. More Info... Alberto Giacometti Exhibition Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 5 November 2009 To: Sunday 21 February 2010 Retrospective of works by Giacometti (1901-1966). Numerous sculptures, paintings, documents and drawings will be on display, retracing his evolution from surrealistic objects to the figures of his later work. At the Musée Rath, Place Neuve. Open Tuesday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday 12:00-21:00, Thursday to Sunday from 10:00-17:00. Entry CHF 5-10 per person. Tel: +41 (0)22 418 33 40. Taylor Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 12 November 2009 To: Tuesday 12 January 2010 An exhibition of photographs and collages at the contemporary art Galerie MIMESIS, 4-6 Grand-Rue. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10:30-14:00 and 15:00-19:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 310 74 14. More Info... Haute-Savoie Léonard Giannada Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 17 October 2009 To: Sunday 31 January 2010 Exhibition of photographs by the engineer and constructor, Léonard Giannada. At the Palais Lumière in Evian-les-Bains. Open from 10:00-18:00. Entry €3-5. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 83 15 90. Lake Geneva Region Art Exhibition Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 12 November 2009 To: Sunday 13 December 2009 Paintings by Antoine Martin will be on display at the Galerie Isabelle Getaz. Open Wednesday to Friday 15:00-19:00. Saturday 13:00-17:00. At 9 Rte. de la Noyère in Mont s/Rolle. Tel: +41 (0)79 686 15 26. More Info... NE Neuchâtel Guerres Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 25 September 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Exhibition of works by Martial Leiter on the theme of war. At the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel, 74, chemin du Pertuis-du-Sault. Open from 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)32 720 20 60. More Info... Pays-de-Gex Zoran Music" Apprendre à Regarder la Mort From: Friday 25 September 2009 To: Sunday 10 January 2010 Retrospective of works by Zoran Music, the first of its kind in France since the artist's death. Known as "one of the great undisclosed secrets of 20th-century art", the exhbition will feature some of his drawings from the time of his incarceration in Dachau. At the Musée de Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse. Tel: +33 (0)4 74 22 83 83. Noël Petitjean From: Tuesday 1 December 2009 To: Wednesday 30 December 2009 Exhibition presenting over 60 art works by Noël Petitjean. At the Office de Tourisme, 11 rue de Gex in Saint-Genis-Pouilly. Open Monday to Friday from 09:00-12:00 and 14:30-18:30, Saturday 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-18:00, Sunday 14:00-18:00. Closed on Christmas Day. Free entry. Tel: +33 (0)4 50 42 29 37. VD Lausanne Post Mortem Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 6 May 2009 To: Thursday 31 December 2009 During this exhibition ten different artists rethink the funerary urn and with their prototypes, explore the way creation approaches cremation. At the MUDAC, 6 Place de la Cathédrale. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 25 30. More Info... Underground Acte 1 Scènes 2 Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 11 September 2009 To: Sunday 17 January 2010 Photography exhibition with works by Leonore Baud on display. The photographs were taken over a period of four years, and represent the site of the metro construction in Lausanne. At the Musée Historique de Lausanne, 4 Place de la Cathédrale. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 11:00-18:00, Friday to Sunday 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 41 01. More Info... Ongoing Becomings Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Saturday 19 September 2009 To: Sunday 3 January 2010 Retrospective exhibition of the works of Renée Green. Works created between 1989 and 2009, including paintings, photographs, films and sound-related works are on display. At Palais de la Rumine, 6 Place de la Riponne. Open Tuesday, Wednesday 11:00-18:00, Thursday 11:00-20:00, Friday to Sunday from 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 316 34 45 More Info... Vancouver 2010 From: Thursday 8 October 2009 To: Sunday 11 April 2010 Exhibition to mark the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Visitors can disover the importance placed on the environment, traditional icons of the Olympic Games and First Nations Art. Also culural and educational programmes, workshops, guided visits, totem pole buiding and an introduction to biathlon, bobsleigh and curling. At the Musée Olympique, 1 Quai d'Ouchy. Open from 09:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 621 65 11. More Info... Surprises Archaeologiques Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 21 October 2009 To: Sunday 31 January 2010 Archaeological surprises from the Vaud canton, with the results of excavations of recent decades on display. Sculptures, tombs, jewellery, toys and more will be exhibited at the Musée Romain de Lausanne Vidy, 24 Chemin du Bois-de-Vaux. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 41 85. More Info... The Fine Art and Craft of the Steidl Book Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 18 November 2009 To: Sunday 21 February 2010 Exhibition presenting some of the most beautiful photgraphy books of the moment. Visitors can discover the books by the publisher and printer, Gerhard Steidl. At the Musee de l'Elysée, 18 Avenue de l'Elysée. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 316 99 11. More Info... Good Heavens These Rays! Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 26 November 2009 To: Wednesday 7 April 2010 Between art and science, this exhibition is a journey to the land of radiation. Works by Piet.sO and Peter Keene trace important moments of the history of X-rays, radioactivity and radioprotection. At the Fondation Claude Verdan, 21 Rue du Bugnon. Open Tuesday to Friday 12:00-18:00, weekends 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)314 49 55. More Info... Ataa Oko Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 22 January 2010 To: Sunday 22 August 2010 Retrospective of original creations by the self-taught Ghanaian creator, Ataa Oko. Over 200 drawings on display. Collection de l'Art Brut, 11 Av, des Bergères. Open from 11:00-18:00. +41 (0)21 315 25 70. More Info... Destroy Design Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 24 February 2010 To: Sunday 23 May 2010 An exhibition exploring the limits between art and design. At the MUDAC, 6 Place de la Cathédrale. Open from 11:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 315 25 30. More Info... VD Montreux-Vevey The Beginnings of Photography Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Wednesday 25 March 2009 To: Friday 31 December 2010 An exhibition reminding visitors of just how innovative early photography was. Discover optical lenses from the beginning of photography and how various instruments work. Also a a portrayal of the work of Nicéphore Niépce. Open Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-17:00. At Grande Place. More Info... VD Morges Jean-Jacques Sempé Exhibition Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 10 September 2009 To: Sunday 6 December 2009 Exhibition of drawings by the French cartoonist Jean-Jacques Sempé, at the Musée Alexis Forel. Open from 14:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 801 26 47. More Info... Collective Exhibition Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 19 November 2009 To: Wednesday 23 December 2009 An exhibition presenting a number of different artists and their works. Works by Elena Gomez, Yvette Grütter, Gabriela Rosado, Olivia Rojo, Gustavo Villegas and othes. At the contemporary Mexican art gallery, Galérie Espacio, 80 Rue Louis de Savoie. Open Tuesday to Friday 14:00-18:30, Saturday 11:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)21 803 59 23. More Info... Amours et Chasse Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 1 May 2009 To: Sunday 7 March 2010 An exhibition dedicated to porcelain from Nyon, with a selection of objects recently donated or bought by the museum as well as works of arts from private collections. At the Musée de Nyon. Open from 10:00-17:00. Tel: +41 (0)22 363 83 51. More Info... Jean-Baptiste Valadié Exhibition Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Thursday 22 October 2009 To: Friday 15 January 2010 Paintings by Jean-Baptiste Valadié on display at the Galerie ABC, 2 Route d'Aubonne in Gimel. Open Wednesday to Saturday from 09:00-12:00, Thursday to Sunday from 14:00-18:00. Tel: +41 (0)79 355 17 43. More Info... Pierre Oulevay Exhibition Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat From: Friday 13 November 2009 To: Saturday 16 January 2010 An exhibition of sculptures and oil paintings by Pierre Oulevay. At the Galerie d'Art Junod, 23 Grand'Rue. Open Tuesday to Friday from 15:00-18:00, Saturday 13:30-15:30. Tel: +41 (0)22 363 13 33. 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