Art Advisor and Curator Thea Montauti d’Harcourt Lyginos is set to unveil L’Appartement, a new art space in the heart of Geneva this autumn. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition, Sound and Silence, opened on October 3rd, 2024, in the dedicated space at Geneva’s Eaux-Vives district, and runs until the 21st of December. The exhibition will feature 24 works by the renowned artist Takis, including pieces from the prestigious Emfietzoglou Collection, alongside 18 works by Yves Dana, with some of Dana’s creations debuting in Geneva for the first time.

Rather than artist representation, L’Appartement instead focuses on fostering collaboration by inviting artists, galleries, curators, and collectors to showcase their work in an intimate Geneva setting. Curated by Thea Montauti d’Harcourt Lyginos, this approach aims to connect diverse art industry players together, making art more accessible and revitalising the local art scene.

Sound and Silence, features works from the artists Takis and Yves Dana, two antithetical sculptors who’s work in the upcoming show will, through their work, articulate two opposing philosophies of art – a dichotomy between looking to the future, and holding to fundamental principles. Takis (1925–2019) is a pioneering Greek artist celebrated for his innovative kinetic sculptures that harnessed magnetic fields, light and sound. Yves Dana (b. 1959) is a Swiss-Egyptian sculptor born in Alexandria, renowned for his abstract works that explore the purity of form and the essence of material. ‘Sound and Silence’ invites visitors to consider the timeless importance of art in a world fixated on pursuing the new, reflecting on the notion that constant innovation is essential for artistic significance.

Complementing the show, the dedicated catalog of nearly 50 pieces will be published and available digitally and in print at the exhibition, highlighting the rich philosophies of both sculptors and situating both artists in the wider context of their work and lives.

L’Appartement
Rue Pierre Fatio 5
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
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