From journalist to architect to writer, Max Frisch has had many different chapters in his life. However, the personality of the man who painted the canvas of a world turned upside down by conflict, while revitalizing post-war German-language literature, is complex.
Léonard Gianadda: A visionary with a thousand lives and multiple legacies.
Portrait of a globetrotter and digital nomad of the 20th century!
A composer of light and an architect of memory, Mario Botta plays with geometric lines and materials with different properties in the four corners of the world. Deeply rooted in his time, he adapts his projects to the needs of society and the topographical conditions of the region.
Alongside Jack Kerouac, Joseph Kessel and Jack London, Nicolas Bouvier has made literary history with his tales of the world, of sunrises and sunsets, of the stories behind faces, ephemeral music and the tremors of life.
Sometimes in search of angular forms, sometimes attracted by endless circles, sometimes in an explosion of colors, sometimes in the regularity of natural wood, sometimes in the influences of the ancient world and sometimes in the blockchain vision, these antagonistic attractions are the protagonists of Philippe Cramer’s creative universe.
By merging cutting-edge technologies with aesthetic treatments and regenerative anti-ageing medicine, Dr. Burgener Switzerland has created its own holistic approach to skin treatment. Focusing on the principle of better aging, the company deploys its philosophy in its Lausanne clinic B-mediC, as well as in some twenty luxury spas around the world.
Trompettiste aux sons alchimiques et métissés, Erik Truffaz a produit une vingtaine d’albums distribués à l’international. Pour les genevois, son nom est également associé au tout premier concert du Chat Noir, salle emblématique de la scène musicale carougeoise. C’était encore dans les années 80 !
After 26 years at the Montreux Jazz Festival, its enthusiastic Director, Mathieu Jaton, tells us about his vision for the festival.
Brief meeting with the two companions who have very warmly accepted to pose in front of the lens of our photographer, we took the opportunity to make a retrospective of their career and know a little more about their current projects.
Meeting with the author Simona Brunel-Ferrarelli who signs a second strong and instinctive novel: La Chienne-Mère published by Editions Slatkine.
The truculent actress from Geneva gave us her recipe for “Her inner kitchen”.
He is said to be a man of projects, a contemporary art enthusiast and a reformer, but what about the man who took the reins of the emblematic Museum of Art and History in Geneva?
With several artistic strings to her bow, this illustrator, pencil in hand, takes us to the discovery of her dream world to draw. Her last graphic novel Anaïs Nin: On the sea of lies, is a tremendous success, perfect moment to highlight this singular artist.
An iconic Geneva brand, Mavala has proudly borne the name of its founder, Madeleine Van Landeghem, for more than half a century. Now led by another exceptional woman, Doris Maute Bobillier, she traces her history between the heritage of her legendary products and the avant-garde innovations of today’s ranges. Already attracting the third generation in more than 100 countries, the House remains firmly attached to its values as a family-owned cosmetics company. Almost all of the 700 beauty and skincare products are still manufactured at the Carouge factory, promoting the “Made in Switzerland” emblem on all five continents.
After their nominations at the “Victoires de la Musique” in France and the Swiss Music Awards in 2018, the two Swiss artists with undeniable charm open a new musical page with the release on October 9th of a 5-track album with addictive melodies. Two vocal signatures, one suave and the other rocky, resonate with sparkling lyrics, an elegant and bewitching pop, a remedy against the current gloom. Let’s meet these two talents in perfect symbiosis.
The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Geneva (CCIG) is celebrating its 155th anniversary this year. It is the voice of the economy of more than 2,400 member companies. It is an opportunity to look back on this traditional institution, stimulated by a Managing Director who is just as much a part of it.
Ivan, the publisher, the bookseller, the printer, the politician and the President of the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes tells us the story of his family but also a personal journey built on convictions and a free spirit.
He thrilled us for his first slalom World Cup season by finishing 11th in 2018 in Levi, he is determined to give everything this season to accumulate points and why not climb on the podiums. Questions and answers to learn a little more about the course of this student, a high level athlete.
A new One Woman Show in January 2020, the opportunity for us to learn a little more about this Geneva actress with a striking sense of humor.
The journey of a young woman who was not content to sing very well, she wanted to make her voice heard by those who do not or no longer have the chance to go to the opera. When music awakens the heart.
Typography, design, graffiti are all playgrounds for Rylsee. The journey of a complete and happy artist.
It is on the occasion of the release of his illustrated book: “Les droits des extraterrestres” (Editions de la Marquise, Lausanne) that we wanted to know more about this Swiss lawyer specialized in space law.
Destined to become a pastor, Marc Voltenauer finds himself to be the Swiss author everyone talks about. L’aigle de Sang his latest book has just come out, an opportunity to talk about this phenomenon of the black polar.
Image consulting can change our lives, explained by Madeleine Bellani, image consultant and style coach who decided to join the NOW Geneva media platform.
The passion for art certainly, but above all the right way to transmit it. Cosmopolitan and multi-talented, this Genevan at heart tells us about his rise in a world still closed.
Paint a Smile is a non-profit organization based in Geneva. Since 2000, its mission is to brighten up medical environments by decorating them with colorful illustrations and stickers.
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