“Cosmos Archaeology: Exploring the Universe Through Art & Science”, as a pre-Chinese New Year special exhibition, co-presented by EPFL Pavilions and Guangdong Science Center (GDSC), was officially opened in the GDSC on January 10, 2025.
Swiss photographer Henry Leutwyler's exhibition PORTRAITS EN SILENCE opened on March 13 at Parts Unknown Gallery in Suzhou. On the opening day, the Deputy Consul General of Switzerland in Shanghai Istvan Kocsis gave a warm welcome speech in the presence of the artist. A total of 41 enchanting photographs will be on display from March 14 to April 30.
The 2016 Mars en Folie will be a spectacular event, presenting more than 30 concerts in 14 cities from March 10th to the 25th. From indie pop, pop, punk, jazz to rap, a diverse array of music will provide a sensational and thrilling experience. At Mars en Folie you will encounter a brand new stage, frenetic rhythms, and a dazzling array of sounds and lyrics. There is indie pop music, romantic and philosophical music, from Nicolas Michaux (Belgium / Wallonia-Brussels); ballroom punk chanson from Fabian Tharin (Switzerland) that rebels against traditions with unique melodies and lyrics; Babel (France) who moves between jazz and rap with a genius touch of sounds and words; As well as Félix Dyotte (Canada/Québec), who infuses endless elegance and grace into pop music. All will bring a burst of energy to the music scene of March.
Location: Tianjin; Beijing; Hong Kong; Macau; Guangzhou; Shanghai
Friday, 26.02.2016
– Friday, 11.03.2016,
Pro Helvetia
Concert
Based in Biel, the birthplace of Hip Hop in Switzerland, the duo of DJ / Producers, Shake it Maschine and Mr. Pigman, have been playing their own mixture of Bass music ranging from Dubstep to Trap, but also including other influences such as UK Funky or House. After witnessing DJ Rashad and DJ Spinn performing in 2011, the two young musicians decided to carry locally the torch of Juke and Footwork spreading from Chicago.
Location: Beijing; Shanghai; Chengdu; Chongqing; Shenzhen; Hong Kong
Don’t miss this rare encounter in China with talented Swiss pianist Louis Schwizgebel! Born in Geneva in 1987, the Swiss-Chinese pianist has been described as “a pianist with a profound gift" by The Guardian and an "insightful musician" by The New York Times. Schwizgebel has performed with world famous conductors and major orchestras across the globe in some of the finest concert halls. In January, the young musician will travel to four Chinese cities and perform popular works by Mozart, Schumann, Beethoven and Schubert.
In 2015 China Drifting will bring an exciting avant-garde collaboration to China before showing a broader program in European metropolises in 2016. The collaboration between the innovative German band Brandt Brauer Frick (BBF) from Berlin and Pet Conspiracy’s frontman Huzi together with Hua Dong, frontman of Re-TROS, will excite audience in China as well as in Europe. The German trio produces techno with classical instruments and will work on some songs with Huzi and Hua Dong at their studio in Berlin. This exiting musical adventure will be accompanied by solo performances of Re-TROS, Brandt Brauer Frick and the Swiss band None of Them. The whole evening will be accompanied by stunning visual arts.
LAB 47 will I haven’t been everywhere but it’s ok - a collaborative exhibition by Swiss artist Michael Bodenmann and Swiss musician Bit-Tuner.The art practice of Michael Bodenmann is highly related to his personal memories and experiences. In his oeuvres, Bodenmann concentrates on clearly identifiable subjects that exist all around the world and are recognized, which are the context-related elements such as pictures and films of trees, sunsets or everyday streets. Within his subjective perspective, Bodenmann modifies and combines the material to create new connections and show additional levels of meaning. In his practice so far, Bodenmann collected photographic and cinematic material to work with this material outside an urban and cultural context. The result goes beyond the sheer visuality and allows him to point out alleged layers of connotation.
Monday, 26.10.2015
– Monday, 02.11.2015,
Settimana 2015
Movie
SynopsisFifty-year-old, Sardinian-born Silvio – a lover of jazz music and karaoke shows – manages the “Stella d’Oro” boarding house. Built on the Swiss side of Lake Maggiore more than a hundred years ago, the place has been accommodating less and less tourists, and a few asylum seekers. But its days are numbered: it is threatened by a property restoration project for a new private housing estate. Its few remaining days depict the passing of life in a place of encounter for the stories and dreams of people coming from different locations and cultures. STELLA CIAO is the portrait of the last year and a half in the existence of a peculiar place, a unique slice of life as it was seized right before its destruction.
Location: Beijing; Guangzhou; Hong Kong; Shanghai; Hangzhou
In Oct., Nik Bartsch's Ronin will start their China tour in various cities. With the zen-funk quartet RONIN founded in 2001, Zurich composer and pianist Nik Bärtsch proceeds with the work on his RITUAL GROOVE MUSIC, together with Kaspar Rast (drums), Sha (bass- and contrabass clarinet, alto sax) and Thomy Jordi (bass, replaced Björn Meyer in 2011. Percussionist Andi Pupato was a band member 2002-2012. Their music consistently follows the same aesthetic vision under various instrumental guises: creating the maximum effect by minimal means.In addition to its tours and performances, for ten years Ronin has held a concert every Monday evening at its own club in Zurich - since 2009 at the club EXIL cofounded by Nik Bärtsch. This longterm experiment encourages and demands constant musical evolution – the result of interaction, attentive listening, and critical, even ironic musical and verbal dialogue. On these Mondays the musicians eat and play together. In this way Ronin has, over the years, independently created its own phraseology and proceeded blithely but consistently on its own path as a socio-musical organism.
The competition «The Most Beautiful Swiss Books» celebrates its seventieth anniversary this year. In January 2014, a five-member jury awarded 22 books as the most beautiful Swiss books of 2013. Subsequently, the book Meret Oppenheim. Worte nicht in giftige Buchstaben einwickeln was awarded the Golden Letter at the international competition «Most Beautiful Books from all over the world» – the highest distinction of its kind. The most beautiful Swiss books will be presented in Leipzig in March 2014 on the occasion of Switzerland participation as host country at the Leipzig Book Fair. The Swiss Federal Office of Culture organizes the competition «The Most Beautiful Swiss Books» on an annual basis. It thereby recognizes excellence in the field of book design and production, as well drawing attention to remarkable and contemporary books by Swiss designers, printers and publishers. The independent, five-member jury presided by Manuel Krebs considered a total of 421 entries and chose 22 books as the most beautiful Swiss books of 2013. In judging the submissions to the competition, the jury takes into account each book's overall concept, graphic design and typography, and pays particular attention to innovation and originality. Further criteria include the quality of the printing and the cover, the binding and the materials used. Swiss entry awarded highest international distinction In Leipzig on 7. and 8. February 2014, the Stiftung Buchkunst conducted its annual competition «Most Beautiful Books from all over the world». Seven jurors from Germany, China, Japan, Austria, Switzerland and the US based their selection on a total of 567 books from 30 countries. These books had previously been awarded in their respective national competitions. Fourteen awards are annually presented: a Golden Letter, a gold medal, two silver medals, five bronze medals and five honorary diplomas. Exhibtion period: Sep. 25-Oct. 22, Beijing Jingren Zhiyu Oct. 28-Nov.15, Chongqing Fangsuo Nov.25-Dec.25, Shanghai Hengshanfang
The dynamic Sino-Swiss guitarist duo Fan Ye and Gilbert Impérial put a modern, innovative touch on their extraordinary musical techniques. Performing a rich repertoire of European, Chinese and Latin American compositions, the duo delights audiences with their virtuoso performances.Mr. Impérial and Mr. Fan, who studied together at Bern University of the Arts, have gained vast experience as soloists and through collaborating with chamber music groups. They began performing as a duo in 2013.
