A bronze gleam catches the sunlight. We stand before Alexandre Meylan’s “Untitled (young woman stroking her hair)”. This elegant statue, located in Parc Beaulieu, often goes unnoticed amidst the vibrant energy of Geneva. Yet, it holds a quiet power, a moment of serene introspection captured in metal. The “Untitled” statue portrays a young woman, her pose natural and unforced. She gently strokes her hair, lost in a world of her own making. This isn’t a grand historical figure or a mythological heroine. This is a representation of everyday grace, a celebration of the simple act of being. The sculpture invites us to pause. To appreciate the small moments of beauty that often pass us by. Meylan, a Swiss artist, gifted this piece to the city in 1979. It’s a relatively recent addition to Geneva’s artistic landscape. But its timeless quality speaks to the enduring power of human connection and the quiet beauty of ordinary life. “Untitled” encourages us to find beauty not just in the grand pronouncements of history. But also in the subtle gestures, the quiet moments of reflection that shape our own stories.
Monument des Communes réunies Statue
Carouge in 1816. Imagine the whispers, the hushed excitement as 24 communes decided to join the canton of Geneva. This