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Geneva collective MMMMM launches interdisciplinary music project with Terry Riley focus

exhibition · 2026-04-27

The Geneva-based collective MMMMM, which focuses on curatorial, editorial, research, and production activities, has initiated an extensive collaborative endeavor that examines the interplay between music and various art forms. Entitled 'By repetition, you start noticing details in the landscape,' a phrase by composer Terry Riley, this project features an exhibition, concerts, and film screenings at several locations in the Swiss city until January 19, 2020. The exhibition at Le Commun showcases approximately fifty artists, pairing works from historical figures like Jordan Belson, Channa Horwitz, and Pauline Oliveros with contemporary pieces from emerging creators. Earlier this year, the collective—composed of Yann Chateigné, Wendy Coutau, Justine Dufour, and others—conducted research in San Francisco archives. Additionally, a film series is being held at Cinema Dynamo and Sputnik, while performances are scheduled at Cave12, Alhambra, and Théâtre du Galpon. They are also preparing to publish the first monograph on Terry Riley in 2020 and aim to take the project on an international tour in the future.

Key facts

  • MMMMM is a new curatorial, editorial, research and production collective based in Geneva.
  • The project runs until January 19, 2020 across multiple venues in Geneva.
  • The exhibition at Le Commun features about 50 artists, including historical figures and emerging talents.
  • Historical artists include Jordan Belson, Channa Horwitz, Pauline Oliveros, Bruce Conner, Anna Halprin, and Maggi Payne.
  • The collective conducted research in San Francisco archives earlier in 2019.
  • The first monograph on Terry Riley is being produced and will be published in 2020.
  • The project includes concerts at Cave12, Alhambra, and Théâtre du Galpon.
  • Film screenings take place at Cinema Dynamo and Sputnik.

Entities

Artists

  • Terry Riley
  • Jordan Belson
  • Channa Horwitz
  • Pauline Oliveros
  • Bruce Conner
  • Anna Halprin
  • Maggi Payne
  • Yann Chateigné
  • Wendy Coutau
  • Justine Dufour
  • Lydia Frost
  • Pauline Guex
  • Alexandre Pascuito
  • Vincent de Roguin
  • Annie Ianne Serratì

Institutions

  • MMMMM
  • Le Commun
  • Cinema Dynamo
  • Sputnik
  • Cave12
  • Alhambra
  • Théâtre du Galpon
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Geneva
  • Switzerland
  • San Francisco
  • Bay Area
  • California

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