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Beyond Water

01.09.–01.10.2023 Geneva

Art and urban nature biennial

Open-air works of art on the banks of Lake Geneva and a month-long programme of activities in partnership with scientific and environmental associations, to connect with the lake and its biodiversity.

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Live performances with 4 boats, sails of which were painted by Raul Walch - "Semaphores (Geneva)" (1.09 - 1.10.2023). – Lucille Chaboche
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Sculptures underwater as well as on the water - Here, one of the six sculptures by Marie Griesmar submerged off the Bains des Pâquis. – Geneva_Ocean_Academy
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Works of art resulting from discussions with scientists about the lake's ecosystem. Here, the sculpture "Lignes de fuite" by Carmen Perrin at the Maison de la Pêche.
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The Bains des Pâquis, one of the Biennial's main venue.
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Art as a source of exchange - here at the Pâquis landing stage with works by Diana Lelonek, Gabo Camnitzer and Luis Alexandre Casanovas Blanco and Badel/Sarbach. – Julien Gremaud
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An exhibition on the roots and possible futures of environmental art at the Association pour la Sauvegarde du Léman (ASL), with works by Badel/Sarbach, Mark Dion, Hans Haake, Monica Ursina Jäger, Diana Lelonek, Carmen Perrin and Pinar Yoldas. – Julien Gremaud
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Shot at the "Pointe à la Bise" Pro Natura Nature Reserve, one of the satellite sites of the Biennial. – Bernard Vienat
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Site-specific projects all around Geneva's harbour. Here, a conceptual garden, "Seeds of Change. A Garden of Ballast Flora: Geneva", by Maria Thereza Alves. – Julien Gremaud
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Volunteers and professionals at your service to guide you and help activate the works.
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A publication to take you on a tour of the Biennial
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Artworks-instructions by 15 artists following the idea of the first Biennial and aiming to explore a reconnection with nature. – Julien Gremaud
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Evening screenings of art films and documentaries: here "Iroojrilik" by Julian Charrière, "L'or bleu des Alpes" by Dorothée Adam and TRAY TRAY KO, presented at Les Scala cinema.
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Talks exploring the role of art in the face of climate change, with Roberta Colombo Dougoud, Laurane Germond, Uriel Orlow, Ursula Ströbele and Bernard Vienat.

The second edition of the (re)connecting.earth biennial of art and urban nature aims to (re)focus attention on the natural elements that make up our urban environment. After exploring urban gardens and eco-districts in 2021, the 2023 Biennial of Art and Urban Nature is devoted to the theme of lakes and water.

Organized in collaboration with artistic and environmental associations and institutions, this biennial showcases works of art created by 32 local and international artists. In addition to the public art exhibition, a 30-day program is offered to visitors, including workshops, performances, screenings and lectures. A competition for young artists, bringing together 14 young artists from five Swiss art schools, also provides an opportunity to discover up-and-coming talent in the field of environmental art.

The Biennial's itinerary takes shape mainly around Geneva's harbour, with art installations all located within a five-minute walk of the "Mouettes genevoises" boat harbours. From the Eaux-Vives beach to the Bateau Genève, via the Quai Gustave-Ador to the Bains des Pâquis, the layout of the works and the focus also give pride of place to places rich in biodiversity, such as the Pointe à la Bise and the Lac des Vernes.

(re)connecting.earth (02) - Beyond Water offers a unique experience for the public, enabling them to discover the works in a stimulating natural and social context. These spaces have a long history and are at the heart of life in Geneva, providing an ideal setting for stimulating discussion and reflection on contemporary environmental issues.

Artists : Maria Thereza Alves, Caroline Bachmann, Flurina Badel & Jérémie Sarbach, Mauren Brodbeck, Seba Calfuqueo, Luis & Gabo Camnitzer, Gabo Camnitzer & Lluís Alexandre Casanovas Blanco, Luis Camnitzer, Julian Charrière, Mark Dion, Collectif Tchan-Zâca, Andreas Greiner & Takafumi Tsukamoto, Valérie Favre, Anne-Laure Franchette & Géraldine Honauer, Anne-Laure Franchette & Manon Briod, Marie Griesmar, Hans Haacke, Christina Hemauer & Roman Keller, Monica Ursina Jäger, Alexandre Joly, Diana Lelonek, Diana Lelonek & Denim Szram, Antje Majewski, Adrien Missika, Lucie Morat, Ma Neveu, Uriel Orlow, Carmen Perrin, Som Supaparinya, Raul Walch, Pinar Yoldas, Zheng Bo.

Curator : Bernard Vienat