On the occasion of Geneva Art Week and the final weekend of the exhibition Ressources Sensibles, Xippas Gallery and Villa du Parc are pleased to present a conversation between Olaf Holzapfel and Bernard Vienat moderated by Julie Portier.

Conversation with Olaf Holzapfel at Villa du Parc about his work Swarm. Produced by art-werk for the (re)connecting.earth biennial, the straw sculpture was installed like a gigantic swarm on the glass façade of the Eaux-Vives train station. It is now migrating to the façade of Villa du Parc, in the garden surrounded by century-old trees, for the final part of the exhibition Ressources Sensibles.

The artist, who is opening his solo exhibition at Galerie Xippas, will be in conversation with Bernard Vienat, curator of the exhibition and director of the art-werk association, and Julie Portier, director of Villa du Parc. A drink will be offered after the talk.

The conversation will begin at 11:00 am and will be followed by a complimentary drink at 12:00 pm.

Participation is free of charge. Advance registration is required by email at: geneva@xippas.com

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