The touring exhibition, ‘Swiss Design Classics’, which forms a key part of the public diplomacy program marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, is set to open at the Fosun Foundation in Shanghai at the end of May. It is curated by Christian Herren, jointly hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai and the Fosun Foundation.
Sunday, 13.03.2016
– Sunday, 19.06.2016,
Pro Helvetia
Exhibition
Bernard Tschumi: Concept and Notation, the first retrospective of the legend Swiss architect, holds its grand opening on March 12. This exhibition is sponsored by Pro Helvetia Shanghai at Power Station of Art, and lasts from March 13 till June 19. This exhibition explores Tschumi's multi-identities as a theorist, educator, and architect, showing around 350 pieces of important sketches, manuscripts, collages, models. Many of which are displayed in public for the first time.
Friday, 11.03.2016
– Tuesday, 29.03.2016,
Francophonie
Movie
This year, the Embassy of Switzerland has selected the film "Tapis rouge" for the Francophone Film Encounters.The work of director Fred Bailiff plunges us into an unpleasing suburb of the city Lausanne, where a street educator tries to instill hope and motivation into a youth group.Without any judgement, this touching and intriguing film is focus on the issues of integration of foreign communities into a country like Switzerland. In the current context of large migration flows into Europe, the theme of integration bears more practical meanings than ever. The film exposes certain social realities and offers its own solution facilitating the social assimilation. The film director Mr. Baillif will be present in several cities, sharing the audience with his own experience as street educator.
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
