Hi, I’m Fi, a Swiss alpine photographer exhibiting at Guildford Cathedral, Surrey from 24 April to 27 May. It’s a beautiful place to exhibit, and is a really positive exploration of our Swiss alps and glaciers. Hope to see you there!

“Lifting my eyes” images Fi Photos

24 April to 27 May

Fine Art Alpine Exhibition

A story of ascents and glaciers

Free entry

Alberto Giacometti is known for his distinctive, elongated sculptures which experiment with the human form. Three groundbreaking exhibitions position historic sculptures by Giacometti with new works by contemporary artists. Organised in collaboration with the Fondation Giacometti, this year-long series entitled ‘Encounters’ launches in May with works by Huma Bhabha, followed by Mona Hatoum in September and Lynda Benglis in February 2026. 

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ALBERTO GIACOMETTI: ENCOUNTERS
8 May 2025 – 24 May 2026
Barbican Centre, Art Gallery, London EC2Y 8DS

Copper & Dust is a new exhibition by Nicolas Party which brings together oil paintings on copper, works on linen and a new large-scale, site-specific mural, executed in soft pastels.

NICOLAS PARTY
12 May– 31 August 2025
Holburne Museum, Bath BA2 4DB
 
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All are welcome to join UK Chapter Committee members and colleagues from the Embassy of Switzerland in the UK for drinks and networking at The Larrik - no need to register - just turn up. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

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Weekly Swiss Coffee Morning – on Zoom!

Morn am 11am isch wieder Kaffeeklatsch. Mir händ immer Spass. Also mitmachä.

Meeting ID 8111 701 1613

Code 735176

Please download the Zoom app onto your laptop or tablet to join.

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Photo London continues to bring together an exceptional selection of international galleries, acclaimed photographers and pioneering emerging talent. From Switzerland these two galleries will be present:
 
Bildhalle Gallery will present a highly curated selection of artists from around the world, with a particular focus on photography of the second half of the 20th century and contemporary artistic positions of the 21st century. 
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Grob Gallery will have a selection of their collection of modern and contemporary art, sculpture and vintage photography on show.
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PHOTO LONDON
15 – 18 May 2025
Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA
 

Sirens Of Lesbos unveil their new album i got a song, it’s gonna make us millions.

They will perform two shows at The Great Escape Festival in Brighton, where they were announced as part of the esteemed First Fifty, before visiting London, Bristol, Leeds and Manchester.

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SIRENS OF LESBOS
15 – 21 May 2025
UK tour

No Nile View marks the first major solo show of Swiss-Egyptian artist Noha Mokhtar in London. A visual exploration of middle and upper class domestic spaces in Cairo, the exhibition brings together a series of photographs alongside a site-specific work. With projects oscillating between fiction and non-fiction, the artist seeks a critical engagement with notions of culture, family, gender and the built environment.

NOHA MOKHTAR
16 May – 15 June 2025
Apsara Studio, London SW11 4ND

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Join us for our first NSH Running Event!

Enjoy the best sights of central London while jogging. Relaxed pace (6 to 7 min/km) – choose between one of two distances (5 or 11 km).

Click here for more info and to register. 

London Landmarks Run Club | Saturday 17 May 2025, from 09.00 (11km run) or 10.00 (5km run)

This relaxed jog through central London will take in some of the city’s most iconic sights, with plenty of time to stop for photos and soak in the atmosphere.

Whether you fancy a longer or shorter route, there is something for everyone:

• 11km group: Start at Pimlico Station at 09.00 (led by Andy)
• 5km group: Join at the halfway point at South Bank Centre at 10.00 (led by Paolo)

We will all finish together after crossing the iconic Tower Bridge, and end the morning with a well-earned drink and bite to eat near Butlers Wharf. All are welcome to join us there for a drink or snack!

All participants should be comfortable jogging at a relaxed pace of around 6 to 7 min/km.

Any questions? Please do not hesitate to email us!

Swiss-Romansh writer Gianna Olinda Cadonau was invited as one of 14 European authors to join a residency in Wales to exchange on endangered languages and landscapes. She was also selected to participate at the Hay Festival during the ‘Writers at Work’ session and will appear on stage on 30 May. 

Learn more about the International Residency
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GIANNA OLINDA CADONAU
17 - 30 May 2025
Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre, Cricieth LL52 0LW and the Hay Festival, Hay-on-Wye HR3