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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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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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
More info & tickets at the Hay Festival

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

Exhibition closes today!

A gem of the Swiss art world will be shown at the Courtauld Gallery in the exhibition Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection. The show will present an exceptional selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the first ever exhibition of the Oskar Reinhart Collection ‘Am Römerholz’ to be staged outside of Winterthur.

OSKAR REINHART COLLECTION
14 February – 26 May 2025
The Courtauld Gallery, London WC2R 0RN
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Change is part of life, but how we manage it makes all the difference.

Join our SBS Coffee Morning Wellbeing Series as we explore ways to navigate life’s transitions with resilience and self-awareness.

Next session:

• 28 May 2025 – In-Person at the Swiss Church London, 10:30 AM

Register at: info@swissbenevolent.org.uk to RSVP.

Read more about the event in our latest blog post—link in bio! 

Let’s reflect, share, and grow together!

The Swiss Stammtisch is a regular event where Swiss people in and around Edinburgh together informally for a drink and discussions on topics that are of interest, including living abroad, politics and culture.

The Stammtisch currently takes place every first Wednesday of the month at Le Di-Vin Wine Bar, Covid-19 restrictions allowing (otherwise online on Zoom). For the latest information on the Stammtisch, please visit our Facebook page.

All are invited to attend, you don't have to be a member of the Swiss Club Edinburgh to join the Stammtisch.

Please contact us if you have comments or questions.

TIME

7.30pm ​

LOCATION

The Green Room, 19-25 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NG

We are meeting again for a light summer lunch on the 5th of June at the Llarelli Golf Club.

If you interested in joining please let Ruth Thomas know via the Swiss in the UK Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/swissintheuk

This year’s Congress marks a significant milestone for FOSSUK and comes at a time of transformation, as the organisation reflects on its legacy and prepares for a potential transition in both name and structure. The event will bring together members of the Swiss community across the UK, longstanding supporters, and representatives from Switzerland for a weekend of reflection, renewal, and celebration.

The full programme and relevant documentation can be downloaded on the AGM page.

The programme begins on Friday evening at the Swiss Embassy with a panel discussion on Ageing and Living Abroad – The Importance of Community and Care Across Borders. We are honoured to welcome Ann Amann, who will share her personal story as a Swiss abroad. The evening also features a special exhibition by Swiss artist Karin Lanini Arthofer, followed by a drinks reception and informal networking in the presence of representatives from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). You can register for Friday’s event here.

On Saturday, we return to the Swiss Embassy for the FOSSUK Annual General Meeting and Congress. This important session will include a strategic presentation on the organisation’s future direction and the official election of the new Delegates to the Council of the Swiss Abroad, who will also serve on the future FOSSUK Committee.

The AGM will also be streamed online for those unable to attend in person.

Confirmed speakers include Mrs Yvonne Rohner and Mr Michele Malizia from the FDFA, Mr Filippo Lombardi, President of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad, and Mr Lukas Weber, Director of the Organisation.

The programme also features an inspirational talk by Swiss Paralympic gold medallist Leo McCrea and will conclude with an aperitif kindly offered by HE Ambassador Markus Leitnerand Madame Doris Leitner, with a musical performance by Swiss artist Nat Cartier.

In the evening, we will gather at St Moritz Restaurant for a traditional Swiss dinner hosted by Chef Armin Loetscher. You can register for the Saturday Congress and dinner here.

The weekend concludes on Sunday with a cultural outing to the Serpentine Galleries, guided by Swiss curator Jolanda Crettaz Chandler, who will lead guests through the exhibitions and the Summer Pavilion.

Please email info@newhelveticsociety.org.uk to express your interest in attending.