Science meets art in works of rising expat star

by Michèle Laird

March 4, 2010 | 08:41

Lausanne resident Lalie Schewadron is the rising digital art star whose show in Switzerland will shortly be followed by one in America. Cultivating the frontiers between art and science, she uses sophisticated algorithms to draw the essence out of the beauty of nature. Her modern-day frescoes will be seen by 5,000 persons a day at the unusual venue of the university hospital in Lausanne.

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Lifestyle
	Sarah Marquis to walk alone from Siberia to Australia
	February 19, 2010 \| 08:54	by Michèle Laird

Sarah Marquis, whose singular exploit of walking in complete autonomy for 17 months in Australia seven years ago drew world-wide attention, is off again. The charismatic Swiss adventurer is planning a...Full story

Science & Tech
	René Bannwart, Corum watch founder, dies aged 95
	January 21, 2010 \| 10:21	by Marcus Berry

René Bannwart, founder of Swiss watch manufacturing company Corum, dies at the age of 95. Recognised for his creativity and design, the Zurich-born entrepreneur cut his teeth at Patek Philippe and Omega...Full story

Sports
	Expat ski entrepreneur plans Swiss expansion
	December 17, 2009 \| 10:35	by Giles Broom

Entrepreneur Sam Bartholomew sets up a new branch of his ski hire business in Champéry and plans to expand from his Verbier base into other Swiss valleys. The Christmas period is crucial for his delivery...Full story

Lifestyle
	Marthe Keller directs Don Giovanni at Geneva Opera
	December 11, 2009 \| 10:30	by Michèle Laird

Marthe Keller, the Swiss actress of international fame, has added opera direction to her string of accomplishments. Her production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni first staged for the New York Metropolitan...Full story

Culture
	Lausanne Elysee features iconic publisher Steidl
	November 24, 2009 \| 08:30	by Michèle Laird

Gerhard Steidl, the world’s most prolific independent publisher of photography and art today is offered a major exhibition at the Elysée museum in Lausanne. The list of artists he publishes is like...Full story

Education & Health
	Gates lavishes funding on health partnerships
	November 18, 2009 \| 08:20	by Michèle Laird

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides two organizations in the Geneva area with massive funding to fight malaria, the world’s most ‘expensive’ neglected disease. Swisster investigates "product...Full story

Artist Jenny Holzer lights up Basel and Zurich
One of America’s most important contemporary artists, Jenny Holzer, has a solo show at Beyeler Foundation in Basel. Holzer is best known for the teasing aphorisms or poetic texts splashed in light at...

Full storyNovember 12, 2009 | 08:49by Michèle Laird

Steph Davis - BASE jumping from the Eiger
Extreme sportswoman Steph Davis, who has featured in Sports Illustrated, Maxim and Men's Journal magazines comes to Switzerland from the United States with a major goal in mind - to BASE jump from the...

Full storyOctober 23, 2009 | 10:06by Marcus Berry

Expo offers networking ops for expat companies
The trade show where English-speakers congregate to promote their products and services takes over the Kongresshaus in Zurich on Sunday. With 117 stands on display at this event, Expat-Expo has blossomed...

Full storySeptember 9, 2009 | 10:56by Marcus Berry

Kiwi lady opens new worlds to women travellers
Female travellers have different needs than their bearded counterparts. That belief is the basis behind Venus Adventures, a tour operating group launched exclusively for women who wish to travel on their...

Full storyAugust 18, 2009 | 11:20by Susan Vogel-Misicka

Designing Brit helps bridge cultural differences
Having lived in Switzerland for nearly a decade, former English architect Simon Quick knows the importance of understanding and respecting cultural differences. After switching professions to become an...

Full storyJuly 20, 2009 | 10:31by Susan Vogel-Misicka

New director leads shaken Geneva opera
Despite internal conflicts and scathing audits, the Geneva Opera has maintained its reputation as one of the w.

Full storyApril 27, 2009 | 08:55by Michèle Laird

New director leads shaken Geneva opera
Despite internal conflicts and scathing audits, the Geneva Opera has maintained its reputation as one of the world’s best opera houses. However, the respected but abrasive director, Jean-Marie Blanchard,...

Full storyApril 27, 2009 | 08:55by Michèle Laird

Love of whisky creates a living in Lucerne
Expat Mark Chesterfield has turned his passion for Scotland, whisky and music into a successful business that organises Scottish and Celtic events throughout Switzerland. Through "The Whisky Experience"...

Full storyMarch 30, 2009 | 09:28by Susan Vogel-Misicka

AUDIO: EPFL president outlines future plans
It's 10 years since Patrick Aebischer was appointed president of Lausanne's Federal Institute of Technology (E.

Full storyMarch 26, 2009 | 09:58by Jeremy Allen

Bird flu expert David Nabarro doubles duties
With his hectic work schedule, Dr. David Nabarro is likely one of the busiest expats in Switzerland. His responsibilities as Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Avian and Human Influenza, as well...

Full storyMarch 23, 2009 | 10:59by Helena Bachmann

Eliot Chambers, 48, rock musician
After nearly 14 years of living in Switzerland, American musician Eliot Chambers has developed a steady follow.

Full storyMarch 9, 2009 | 08:02by Susan Vogel-Misicka

Alain Jouenne, 38, shoe designer
Having worked with a number of big names in fashion, French shoe designer Alain Jouenne is now the master of h.

Full storyMarch 2, 2009 | 09:14by Susan Vogel-Misicka

Laurent Haug, 32: Founder of Lift Conference
Geneva's technology networking Lift Conference gets underway Wednesday at the International Conference Center.

Full storyFebruary 25, 2009 | 10:20by Michèle Laird