From November 12 to 28, 2026, the Italian artist will unveil a series of previously unseen works inspired by her stay at the Archivio Luigi Pericle in Ascona, blending painting and spirituality.
PRESS RELEASE (October 21, 2026)
Elisa Filomena presents Échos de Monte Verità at the Theosophical Society of Switzerland in Geneva
From November 12 to 28, 2026, the Italian artist will unveil a series of previously unseen works inspired by her stay at the Archivio Luigi Pericle in Ascona, blending painting, spirituality, and historical memory.
Italian artist Elisa Filomena presents Échos de Monte Verità, her solo exhibition hosted by the Theosophical Society of Switzerland. The event will take place from November 12 to 28, 2026, at the institution’s headquarters, located at 17 Rue Ferdinand Hodler (on the edge of the Eaux-Vives neighborhood) in Geneva.
The opening reception will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., with the artist in attendance. Admission is free.
The Exhibition Concept, the Artworks, and the Myth of Monte Verità
This exhibition is the result of an immersive experience: artist Elisa Filomena’s residency at the Archivio Luigi Pericle in Ascona. The mystical atmosphere that reigns at the foot of the famous Monte Verità inspired a collection of works in various formats, combining acrylic paintings on canvas and pastel drawings on paper.
Overlooking Ascona and Lake Maggiore, Monte Verità has, since the early 20th century, served as a hub for utopias, anarchism, naturism, and
Theosophy. This “counterculture” world served as an avant-garde refuge for a nonconformist intelligentsia seeking a return to nature and the emancipation of the spirit.
The exhibition’s narrative focuses on the major figures who revolutionized this relationship between the arts and spirituality. Through Filomena’s portraits and perspective, iconic figures reemerge, such as Marianne von Werefkin, Charlotte Bara, Paulette Goddard, Brigitte Helm, Marlene Dietrich, Isadora Duncan, Luigi Pericle, Rudolf Steiner, and Madame Blavatsky. A monumental canvas inspired by Rudolf von Laban’s famous dances on the hills of Monte Verità, along with works dedicated to the dancers of Jacques Dalcroze’s school and interpretations of mystical sites such as the Elisarion in Minusio and Eranos, round out this rich exhibition.
Theosophy, Art, and History: A Deep Connection at the Heart of Geneva
Located on the left bank of Lake Geneva, the Geneva headquarters of the Theosophical Society of Switzerland has been active since 1910 and served as the organizational hub of the 1936 World Congress. In addition to hosting study groups and housing a major esoteric library, this cultural hub continues to foster a dialogue between the intellectual legacy of Theosophy and contemporary creativity.
Founded in 1875 in New York, the Theosophical Society promotes universal brotherhood and dialogue between science and spirituality. Its philosophy has profoundly influenced masters of modern art such as Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and Hilma af Klint, who saw visual art as a tool for expressing invisible spiritual truths. By showcasing Elisa Filomena’s work, the Geneva headquarters reaffirms its historic role as a cultural laboratory.
Artist Profile
Born in 1976 in Turin, where she lives and works, Elisa Filomena holds a degree in painting from the Academy of Fine Arts. Her work focuses on the human figure and nature, conceived as timeless forces in tension and harmony with the transience of existence. In 2022, she received the prestigious fellowship from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation in New York. Active on the international scene since 1997, she has exhibited in major galleries and institutions in Paris, London, New York, Rome, Belgium, and Germany. Her works are now included in several museums, foundations, and public and private collections, both in Italy and abroad.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
• Exhibition: Elisa Filomena – Échos de Monte Verità
• Venue: Theosophical Society of Switzerland | 17 Ferdinand Hodler Street, 1207 Geneva (Eaux-Vives district)
• Dates: November 12–28, 2026
• Hours: November 13–18, 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
• Vernissage: Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Finissage: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
• Admission: Free
Press contacts and information:
• Artist’s website: elisafilomena.com
• Institution’s email: info@teosofia.ch
• Institution’s website: www.theosophiesuisse.org
• Theosophical Society of Switzerland phone number: +41 (0)79-621 23 43
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