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Only magic moments

Among BIG people we had the chance to meet or exchange a few words, there are many artists of course, such as Prince at the New Morning, The Boss in Paris, La Callas in Athens, and some of us even played billard with Mel Gibson.

Browse the headlines and find out if the 2 Michelin Chef Star Thierry Marx eats at McDonald’s and get a few tips if you’re a foodie. E-meet also Natalia Olenicoff Ostensen to learn about her legacy.

In short, if you’d like to “meet” BIG people, here is your chance.

So we met (and danced) with Dr. Max Cooper, Ph.D. in Computational Biology, and DJ; Jason Beck AKA Chilly Gonzales who wrote a song for Daft Punk and performed at the Victoria Hall with his sleepers on.

Among the Big people we met, here are a few quotes which have inspired us

 

Love life, Feed life, Teach life, Protect life, Serve life

Professeur Kalangos, founder of the Fondation Kalangos.

Life cannot be a mistake, with or without music. 

Chilly Gonzales, genius.

I am looking for enthusiasm and open-mindedness. 

Luke Cresswell, co-founder of the STOMP show with 17 million de visitors.

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ARTICLES IN BIG People
Kalangos Foundation, My Big Geneva
By MBG Team
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01 Jan 2023
Man of the Year
In 20 years of existence and more than 17,000 children operated on, this is the first time that the Kalangos Foundation decided to celebrate its anniversary, surrounded by guests of honor and big support.
Schilliger marché de Noël, My Big Geneva
By MBG Team
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12 Nov 2022
Xmas with the Schilliger
The Big Schilliger Christmas market is a must for all lovers of magic and wonder. This year, Sara Hächler-Schilliger, the granddaughter of the founding couple and the artistic director, reminds us that Santa Claus has always been accompanied by Mrs. Claus.
Natalia Olenicoff Ostensen, interview by My Big Geneva
By Emilie
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13 Aug 2022
Natalia & her legacy
Natalia is the next generation of the Olenicoff dynasty. Big responsibilities that she always takes with a smile and a united family.
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By Emilie
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26 Jul 2022
Mademoiselle Chanel & luxury
Luxury according to Chanel should be invisible and simple She rejected all the values of the 19th century that preceded her and revealed to Paul Morand that luxury is to spend a lot of money without being seen.
Caroline Bagot, My Big Geneva
By MBG Team
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04 Jun 2022
Caroline Bagot & her strupltures
Caroline Bagot lives in the middle of a forest in Japan. The multidisciplinary French artist walks for an hour, four times a day, to take her son to school. She left her artist residency in Bordeaux more than 8 years ago for the love of Japanese sculptor Takuya.
Kalangos Foundation, children of Ukraine
By MBG Team
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22 Apr 2022
The Children in Ukraine mission
The last mission of the Kalangos Foundation is to operate on children suffering from cardiovascular diseases living in Ukraine and whose families have little or no income. About twenty children are waiting as well as a team of humanitarian surgeons and medical staff, including the founder himself.
Mehran Khalili, My Big Geneva
By Emilie
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13 Mar 2022
E-Meet Mehran Khalili
Mehran Khalili is half British and half Iranian. Raised in Luxembourg, he is currently based in Crete and designs strategies for NGOs, political causes, and grassroots organizations as a consultant. To relax, he takes black and white photos.
Shamsia-Hassani.SH46
By MBG Team
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25 Feb 2022
Shamsia Hassani
Born in April 1988, Shamsia Hassani is the first female graffiti artist of Afghanistan. Followed by over 240'000 people on Instagram, Shamsia portrays Afghan women in a male dominant society, through her works of art.
Ziyad Sahhab
By Emilie
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07 Apr 2021
Ziyad Sahhab & his last Covid-free live
Ziyad Sahhab and his inseparable friend the oud have just released a new album: “live at al medina theater feat. Lamia Ghandour ”. From Beirut, he talks to us about Geneva, social networks, and music.
#IWD2021 Axa et Le Louvre, visite virtuelle
By Margaret
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08 Mar 2021
#IWD2021 Women of the Louvre
Through 6 masterpieces, AXA pays tribute to amazing women who challenged the status quo as artists, historical figures, or icons. 
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