Appearing to the Spirits

Between October 2025 and May 2026, the Musée Barbier-Mueller will showcase masterpieces from all corners of the globe. These masks and sculptures, originating from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, transcend their material aspect to become mediators with the invisible. Forged to protect communities, these sacred objects bear witness to ancestral rituals where art and spirituality are one. The selection favors pieces of striking expressive force, whose daring forms tell the story of peoples with vibrant traditions. Beyond aesthetics, this presentation highlights the vital function of these creations designed to solicit the goodwill of higher powers. A rare opportunity to confront our gaze with the symbolic depth of distant civilizations, within a renowned Geneva setting.