Olivier Goy in Switzerland: Turning Every Encounter into a Step Forward for Research

From Geneva to Lausanne, the same energy was in the air: the energy of meaningful connections. Over the course of several days, Olivier Goy brought together audiences, artists, and research supporters for a series of highlights, including screenings, discussions, and portraits.

The first stop was at the Geneva Contemporary Art Center, where the venue was transformed, for a single day, into a pop-up photo studio. Behind the lens, Olivier Goy continued his work on the Fresque Généreuse, an artistic and charitable project that brings together thousands of faces committed to research. Each portrait, created in exchange for a donation, enriches this collective work in progress. Created in collaboration with artist Vahram Muratyan, it will form a monumental mosaic spanning over 200 m², visible by the end of 2026, revealing the words “Invincible Hope” on the façade of the Paris Brain Institute.

A few days later, in Lausanne, the spotlight shifted to the world of cinema. At the Cinémathèque Suisse – Le Capitole, the screening of the film ”Invincible Summer”, organised as part of the Rencontres 7e Art Lausanne, was a highlight of the tour.

To kick off the evening, the mission of the Paris Brain Institute was introduced to the audience: to understand the brain in order to better treat neurological and psychiatric disorders.

The screening was followed by a discussion between Olivier Goy and Vincent Perez, founder of the Rencontres du 7e Art. A sincere and engaging dialogue, drawing on personal experiences, that deeply resonated with the audience—punctuated by a notable virtual appearance by Jean Reno, patron of the Paris Brain Institute.

The next day, at the Beau-Rivage Palace, the initiative continued in a different format. A new session of the Fresque Généreuse allowed the discussions to continue in an atmosphere that was both intimate and engaged. Participants, supporters, and curious onlookers took turns in front of the camera, each contributing to this collective work.

Throughout this journey across Switzerland, a conviction took hold: research also advances thanks to these moments of connection, where art, words, and commitment come together—events that, in the same spirit, make a concrete contribution to funding the projects led by the Paris Brain Institute.