Creative Living Geneva

“Venini & C., Genius Glassmaker of Murano” at Romont’s VitroMusée

by Elena

A visit to the Romont Vitromusée has all the elements of a perfect day trip: a singular collection found in an historic setting that’s accessible via direct rail links running through a stunning, pastoral landscape. From Medieval to Contemporary times The Romont Vitromusée of Stained Glass and Reverse Painting on Glass exhibits some of Switzerland’s most historically significant and visually stunning glass objects in a 13th-century...

September 3, 2018

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“Manguin” at the Hermitage captures hot Summer Days in vibrant Color

by Elena

Just as the season for languid, lazy moments has arrived in the Swiss Romandy comes a new exhibition at the Hermitage Foundation in Lausanne that captures the very essence of hot summer days and nights. In Manguin: The voluptuousness of color we see some 100 works — paintings, sketches and watercolors — by the painter Henri Manguin (1874-1949) who indulged his passion for color so...

July 2, 2018

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“Plouf! A History of Swimming in the Léman” at Nyon’s Musée du Léman

by Elena

The cheerful exhibition Plouf! A History of Swimming in the Léman provides a playful means to learn about the history of the Lake and its significance over the years to fans of its shores and waters. It’s especially informative when combined with a tour of the Museum’s permanent collection of historical artefacts.

June 18, 2018

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Discover the beauty and history of “Chintz: A Fabric that revolutionised the World” at the Château de Prangins

by Elena

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Château de Prangins has opened a major exhibit on the printed cotton material know as chintz. Originating in India, the 17th-century European craze for this fabric and its floral motifs dominated the global economy, society and fashion for 200 years. Celebrating its two decades of existence, the Swiss National Museum at the Château de Prangins has chosen...

May 14, 2018

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Creative Journeys: Q&A Interview with Fashion Designer Ly-Ling Vilaysane

Published by Elena

Award-winning Swiss designer Ly-Ling Vilaysane established her fashion brand “aéthérée” in 2006. At her St Gallen atelier she creates timeless, modern clothes for everyday wear with an emphasis on...

April 30, 2018

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Creative Journeys: A Q&A Interview with Artist and Teacher Yvonne Morell

Published by Elena

The characters and themes brought to vibrant, colorful life in artist Yvonne Morell’s artworks are familiar and yet strikingly original. Her depictions cast a fresh light on everyday occurrences,...

April 16, 2018

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Danish design deciphered by Boris Liger of Geneva’s La Boutique Danoise

Once you scratch the surface (figuratively, of course) of Danish furniture design there’s just no turning back. Boris Liger, Manager of Geneva’s La Boutique Danoise — for whom Danish...

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Showcasing exclusive Swiss-made fashion at Boutique LL Swiss Design

One reason I enjoy going to events like the recent Swiss Fashion Point is to discover the work of up-and-coming Swiss designers, but equally it’s to reconnect with my...

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Cupcake royalty arrives in Geneva at delicious, delightful Royaume Melazic

Don’t you love turning the corner on a tried-and-true path only to lock eyes on something refreshingly new and unexpected. Happened to me last week as I zigzagged through...

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Shop Tour: Capricieuse, where a love of uniqueness and harmony reigns

Some shopowners sell to make a living. Others care about their merchandise but keep the relationship strictly professional. Then there are those who embrace the individuality and provenance of...

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Devotion to quality underpins Boréal Coffee’s success in Geneva & Zurich

In the eight years since Boréal Coffee opened its first outlet the business has seen many changes, but one thing remains the same: an underlying commitment to serve the best espresso-based coffee...