Bibliothèque de Genève

Bibliothèque de Genève, 8, Promenade des Bastions, Cité, Genève, 1205, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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Upcoming Events (5)

Photobooks Switzerland 2026

Fri, 24 Apr 2026atAll day

Photobooks Switzerland 2026 brings a family-friendly photobook festival to Bibliothèque de Genève, featuring a fair with independent publishers, a curated exhibition, talks and hands-on workshops. Explore contemporary photography and publishing in a vibrant cultural setting in Geneva. A must for book lovers, artists, and curious families.

Free

Opening and talk with Ni Liang

Fri, 24 Apr 2026atAll day

Join Ni Liang, photographer, curator and publisher, for an insightful talk on contemporary Chinese photography at Bibliothèque de Genève. He discusses his practice and showcases 50 photobook dummies, offering a rare look at modern Chinese visual publishing.

Free

Introduction to bookbinding

Sat, 25 Apr 2026at08:00

Discover the art of bookbinding at Bibliothèque de Genève in this beginner-friendly workshop. Learn basic stitches, cover choices, and finishing techniques, with hands-on practice you can recreate at home.

Free

Photobook fair

Sat, 25 Apr 2026atAll day

Discover the best of independent photography publishing across Switzerland and Europe at Photobook Fair Genève, hosted by Bibliothèque de Genève. Browse curated photobooks, meet publishers, and explore bold visual storytelling in a library setting.

Free

Talk with Olga Cafiero and Onlab

Sun, 26 Apr 2026at13:30

At Bibliothèque de Genève, Olga Cafiero and Onlab discuss how an artist and a graphic designer collaborate to create a distinctive photobook. The talk delves into visual storytelling, layout choices, and the publishing process, offering practical insight into contemporary book design in a library setting.