Listening to the voices of the past
When Thomas Alva Edison first succeeded in capturing the human voice on a phonograph, the ability to record speech opened up a brave new world for linguists.
The prolific American inventor achieved this feat in 1877. More than 30 years later the Phonogram Archive of Zurich University joined the technical revolution. ...»
November 15, 2009 - 11:24 AM
London's Swiss church re-opens to great applause
London's Swiss community was out in force this weekend as hundreds gathered to celebrate the re-opening of the capital's Swiss Church. ... »
November 12, 2009 - 8:40 AM
Swiss Textiles Award turns ten
Switzerland doesn't have a world-famous fashion week. But on one night of the year, it attracts the interest of designers and fashion editors the world over. ... »
November 4, 2009 - 4:15 PM
A woman of words and light
American star artist Jenny Holzer is known for her ability to combine spectacular LED installations and text projections with unsettling messages. ... »
November 11, 2009 - 11:36 AM
Giacometti and his Geneva crisis
The career of Alberto Giacometti, the leading Swiss artist of the 20th century, was punctuated by creative crises - not least during his time in Geneva. ... »
November 6, 2009 - 12:22 PM
The art of displaying art
Swiss "super-curator" Hans Ulrich Obrist tells swissinfo.ch about inspiration, emerging art scenes – and holding exhibitions in his kitchen sink. ... »
November 5, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Cinephiles refocus debate on Polanski's œuvre
Swiss cinema fans and industry professionals have paid homage to Roman Polanski at a special evening organised by the Swiss Film Archive in Lausanne. ... »
October 26, 2009 - 9:52 AM
Cities with the world's best quality of life
When it comes to quality of living, Zurich, Geneva and Bern have for years occupied top slots in international rankings. ... »
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- Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council
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