The precise pencil stroke. The humour that hits the mark.

When everyday expressions take on a (very) literal meaning, the result is as funny as it is quirky.

Swiss artist Johanna Clavien revisits the words and expressions we use every day with finesse and deliciously corrosive humour, through original illustrations that invite us as much to smile as to reflect.

The Salamin Laboratory is delighted to host this new exhibition, which can be discovered for free on its premises until 20 September 2026.

We invite you to take advantage of your visit to the laboratory to discover the unique world of Johanna Clavien.