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John M Armleder Curates MAH Geneva Collection in Carte Blanche Exhibition

exhibition · 2026-05-30

John M Armleder, a Swiss artist and co-founder of the Ecart Group with influences from Fluxus, John Cage, Dada, and Abstract Expressionism, has curated the sixth Carte Blanche project at the Musée d’art et d’histoire (MAH) in Geneva. The exhibition, titled “John M Armleder: Observatoires,” reinterprets the museum's historical collection through themed spaces that focus on animals, abstraction, and musical instruments. Notable features include a large disco ball illuminating classical architecture and a wall adorned with graphic lobsters. Additionally, newly commissioned temporary structures, inspired by Armleder's drawings in the MAH collection, create a contrast between modern and historic elements. This exhibition will be on display until October 26, 2026, reflecting Armleder’s long-standing connection to Geneva and the museum's collection of over 500 of his works.

Key facts

  • John M Armleder curated the sixth Carte Blanche initiative at MAH Geneva.
  • The exhibition is titled 'John M Armleder: Observatoires'.
  • Thematic rooms explore animals, abstraction, and musical instruments.
  • An oversized disco ball casts light across classical architectural elements.
  • A wall features larger-than-life graphic lobsters.
  • Newly commissioned temporary structures are based on Armleder's drawings in the MAH collection.
  • MAH holds over 500 works by Armleder, including 'Furniture Sculptures'.
  • The exhibition runs through October 26, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • John M Armleder
  • John Cage

Institutions

  • Ecart Group
  • Musée d’art et d’histoire (MAH)
  • Artnet News

Locations

  • Geneva
  • Switzerland

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