Fernando Cometto, is a contemporary Argentinian painter, embarked on his artistic journey with his initial landing in Spain, where he continued to refine and expand his distinctive pictorial language, often utilizing recycled materials in his creations. Participating in numerous exhibitions and finding a place in private collections across Europe, South America, the United States, South Korea, and Australia, Fernando Cometto's work transcends borders, resonating with audiences across the globe. Through his vibrant and evocative canvases, he invites viewers to explore the dynamic interplay between imagination and reality, creating a visual language that speaks to the universal threads that connect us all.
Arts and Peace Encounters
Special Event
International Geneva and Peacebuilding
Arts and Peace Encounters
Geneva Peacebuilding Platform, Caux Initiatives of Change Foundation, Kofi Annan Foundation
- 18/10/2024 @ 09:00 - 10:30
- Auditorium Ivan Pictet (pétale 1) – Hybrid
Art plays a crucial role in societal transformation, offering individuals and communities empathy, hope, and the motivation to take action. By engaging our imagination, art encourages a shift from binary and linear thinking to a holistic experience. Various strategies have been developed to integrate art into conflict regions and fragile contexts, highlighting its transformative potential.
The Arts and Peace Encounters Event is designed as an immersive journey through different forms of artistic expression, including poetry, theater, music, and visual arts, combined with storytelling and short talks from artists, peacebuilders, and experts at the intersection of art and peace.
Arts and Peace Encounters
Visual Art
