To celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, as well as China-Switzerland Year of Culture and Tourism, the Embassy of Switzerland in China, in collaboration with Juanzong Bookstore and Aranya Library, presents The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2021–2024 exhibition to the public, showcasing the outstanding achievements of Switzerland in the field of book design.
This summer, the Embassy of Switzerland invited nine artists from Switzerland to pursue residencies in China as part of the CH><CN Studios program. We also invited seven Chinese artists with international study or work experience to participate. As a major outcome of the Swiss Embassy’s “CH><CN Studio” project, Breakdown Playlist brings together the latest works of these 16 emerging artists from both countries.
Saturday, 01.11.2025
– Sunday, 19.04.2026,
China
Exhibition
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, “Absent Presence”, the first exhibition in China by the legendary Swiss photographer Henry Leutwyler, opened on November 1st 2025 at the IOMA Art Museum in Beihai, Guangxi.
Swiss glass artist Simon Berger’s first ever large-scale exhibition in China opened on 1 November at the Winland Center in Hangzhou. Berger is renowned for combining technical expertise, unique craftmanship and a distinctive visual language in his innovative glass-breaking art. Using safety glass as his canvas, Simon Berger skilfully shatters the surface with a hammer to create vivid portraits – a method he refers to as 'precision painting'.
It seems like a tradition that Patrick Furrer, a Swiss Conductor and Composer joins hand together with the Academy Symphony Orchestra of Hong Kong Academy of Performing Artst every year to do an open concert.Location: Academy Concert Hall, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Location: Academy Concert Hall, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
“Surface and Beneath”: Works by Peter Panyoczki,’ an introduction to the multi-facetted world of this talented artist who is adept at exploring complex themes of place and identity, as well as the origins and expression of life and nature. His toolkit for these explorations is immense: painting, sculpture and drawing meet photography, digital technology and installation, whilst the natural meets the man made. The show covers a range of works, including some works on paper and miniature paintings previously unseen in Asia.
Location: Karin Weber Gallery, 20 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
Friday, 21.04.2017
– Sunday, 23.04.2017,
Diploma of Advanced Studies – Executive Education on Global Culture
Lecture
Zurich University of the Arts in conjunction with Connecting Spaces Hong Kong-Zurich is now accepting applications for three courses in curatorial management and critical theory as part of their innovative 2017 “Executive Education on Global Culture” programme
Location: Connecting Spaces Hong Kong - Zurich, G/F, Kin Wah Mansion, 18 Fort Street, North Point, Hong Kong
An adventure on land and an ascent of eras and of 20 millennia from the contemporary to the Paleolithic ages - Swiss photographer, writer and adventurer, Marc Progin is back from the wilderness of Mongolia to present a land and cosmic journey through the ages of Central Asia history. His new photo exhibition will tell us of an extraordinary expedition which idea, goal and plan were to travel back in times with a camel caravan in search of ancient civilizations, empires and cultures while trying to discover anthropomorphic statues, tumuli, tombs, megaliths, grave steles, deer stones, petroglyphs and other remains dating back millenniums.
Location: The Gallery at Latitude 22N, 16B, Man Foong Industrial Building, 7, Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, Opposite exit B2, Chai Wan MTR
This exhibition will present an overview of Swiss graphic design from the last five years to reveal a wide range of approaches, techniques and media utilized by contemporary designers. It will feature around 150 works from different generations, showcasing different motivations and influences.Location: Podium Floor, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Location: Location: Podium Floor, Jockey Club Innovation Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Sponsored by Pro Helvetia Shanghai, Swiss sound artist, musician, performer, composer, improviser or whatever you like to call him (depends largely on your taste), Nikola Mounoud will be coming back to Hong Kong again, this time with Mei Zhiyong, a Chinese artist on harsh music, experimental music, film, photography and so on.
Location: Focal Fair, 28/F, Park Avenue Tower, 5 Moreton Terrace, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
After more than 300 concerts, LiA (aka Félicien Donzé) refined his artistic identity upon the release of his third album “Quand l'Homme s'endort” (“When the man falls asleep”) in 2015. LiA, 26, develops and deepens his characteristic simple and sincere way of singing and songwriting in an exploring manner. His songs delve into human mysteries, dreams, languages, and inner beings.
Location: The Vine Center, Vine Centre 2, 29 Burrows St, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tuesday, 28.03.2017
– Tuesday, 28.03.2017,
Francophonie
Movie
Maxime and Mélanie, both 15 years old and barely out of childhood, are in love. One day, Mélanie finds out she's pregnant. Maxime wants to keep the baby no matter what.
Location: Alliance Française de Hong Kong, 52 Jordan Road, Jordan, Hong Kong
Monday, 27.03.2017
– Friday, 31.03.2017,
Diploma of Advanced Studies – Executive Education on Global Culture
Lecture
Zurich University of the Arts in conjunction with Connecting Spaces Hong Kong-Zurich is now accepting applications for three courses in curatorial management and critical theory as part of their innovative 2017 “Executive Education on Global Culture” programme
Location: Connecting Spaces Hong Kong - Zurich, G/F, Kin Wah Mansion, 18 Fort Street, North Point, Hong Kong
Friday, 24.03.2017
– Friday, 24.03.2017
Countries; Meeting of members of government and members of other authorities
Would you like to learn more about the current state of play of the AIIB and Swiss involvement? Even if the bank is still in its build-up phase and concrete cooperation opportunities for companies have been limited, there is growing future potential for the Swiss private sector, for example in the areas of infrastructure, investment, clean tech, energy, connectivity, logistics, services or consultancy.
The repertoire of the Zurich-born pianist Werner Bärtschi ranges broadly from late Renaissance to contemporary music. His interpretations impress audiences for their spontaneity and thrilling communicative power. As a composer, Bärtschi has more than 40 compositions spanning various genres to his credit. His novel interpretations of the classics give him profound insight into the rich complexity of past masterpieces, while his talent for communication shines through his music. During his China tour, he will perform classics by Beethoven, Bach, Chopin, Schuman, Lister, and more.
Thursday, 23.03.2017
– Thursday, 23.03.2017
Countries; Event for Swiss nationals who live abroad
Are you a Swiss national interested in private sector development in emerging economies? Do youhave experience in the financial or corporate sectors? Does the idea of working in an IFI inspireyou? Do you have a degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Sciences, or Business Administration, alongside work experience, and would like to continue to pursue a career outside of Switzerland? Explore your chances! Take this opportunity to meet representatives from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and representatives of the Swiss Confederation.
