The magnetic stained glass windows in Geneva from the era of Modernism

What have we prepared in NEXUS space during the summer months with a team of extremely interesting and fascinating lecturers?

A series of cultural and discussion seminar events!

At the first event in the series, our guest will be Dr. Julian Raichev, who will present the topic:

"Magnetic Stained Glass in Geneva from the Era of Modernism".

The city and canton of Geneva are known to us mostly for the development of watchmaking and banking. The seminar reveals to us the unknown Geneva with the charming color and colorful imagery of the stained glass in the many Catholic churches, Protestant temples, as well as examples in secular architecture.

The competition between artists from the beginning of the 20th century in painting monumental stained glass has left some of the most valuable treasures in the field of applied art and the development of authorial artistic styles during the modern era and in contrast to the Sulpice style from the 19th century.

- We will get acquainted with the dynamics in the historical scene "Escalade" by the artist Henri Demol in the old Protestant church of Saint-Gervais.

- We will see the first stained glass performance in the church of Notre Dame by the artist Alexandre Singria, whose artistic style literally shocked the audience.

Singria created the creative group "Saint Luke" in the avant-garde district "Pacique" and gained many admirers and followers.

His emblematic stained glass windows in an exotic style are also located in the Aula of the University of Geneva.

We will see other interesting examples in the work of the artists: Alice Basset, Theodor Stravinsky, Maurice Denis, Paul Monier, Albert Chavaz, Jean-Édouard de Castella, Albert-Januarius de Decarli and many others.

When? - July 01, 2025, 7:30 p.m.

Ticket price: 17 BGN, including seminar-discussion part, glass of wine, water and a small buffet treat

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Our idea is to create a community of like-minded enthusiasts, seeking and developing spirituality, culture and the creative sectors. So don't wait, reserve your place by purchasing a ticket now!