“Rilke and Rodin” Workshop
10.07.2026
10:30 a.m.
Gianadda Foundation, Martigny

“Rilke and Rodin” Workshop

The Fondation Rilke, in collaboration with the Gianadda Foundation, is hosting a bilingual (German/French) symposium led by Prof. Dr. Christoph König. During the event, we will collectively explore how Rilke’s poetry can serve as a tool for understanding Rodin’s works.

 Professor König will guide us through our reading of Rilke’s essay on Rodin (1903) and the Ninth Duino Elegy.

 

Schedule for the day (July 10, 2026):

 

10:00–11:00: Arrival at the Gianadda Foundation and tour of the exhibition

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Group reading 

1:00–2:00 p.m.: Lunch hosted by the Gianadda Foundation

2:00–4:00 p.m.: Group reading 

5:00–6:00 p.m.: Tour of the new exhibition at the Fondation Rilke Sierre (optional)

 

A reader is currently being prepared and will be sent to participants.

Registration: info@fondationrilke.ch. The event is open to anyone interested.

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