Caux Palace Expos 2026
About Caux Palace Expos 2026
True to its long-standing connection with the arts, the Caux Foundation is once again this year highlighting the power of artistic expression to foster understanding, encourage reconciliation and inspire positive social change.
This summer, we are delighted to present two exhibitions that invite visitors to take a sensitive and engaged look at our world: ‘Europe on Display: 1945 to the Present Day’, a journey through 80 years of European political history in images, and ‘Drawing to break the silence’, an encounter with the powerful drawings of two leading cartoonists from the Middle East. Two different exhibitions, but a shared dialogue between art, memory and contemporary consciousness.
We warmly invite you to come and discover these two exhibitions and to let yourself be moved by works which, each in their own way, question our times and open up a space for reflection, dialogue and hope.
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‘Europe on Display: 1945 to the Present Day’
An exhibition tracing 80 years of political posters on Europe
- Venue: The Caux Palace Esplanade
- In collaboration with : Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe
About the exhibition
In 2022, the Jean Monnet Foundation for Europe, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, was contacted by a private collector. He had a genuine passion for posters of all kinds and had spent his life collecting them, travelling the world to gather examples on a wide variety of themes, including… Europe!
From Greece to Spain, from Finland to Malta, he had travelled the continent in search of posters that could be linked, directly or indirectly, to the European theme. A few months later, the Foundation acquired this treasure: 5,000 posters spanning from the immediate post-war period to the present day. Some promote Europe, others advocate national sovereignty, but all bear witness to their time, the issues of the day, and convey an invaluable iconographic, social and political history.
Through the documents in this exhibition, a graphic Europe takes shape. Provocative, amusing or simply beautiful, these posters are designed to capture attention with a strong, immediately understandable message. Between solidarity and isolationism, mockery and positive messages, marketing and propaganda, these documents remind us of the complexity of European issues. But, as the saying goes, ‘A picture is worth a thousand words’!
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‘Drawing to break the silence’
An exhibition of press cartoons by Hani Abbas and Emad Hajjaj
- Venue: Les Galeries, Caux Palace
- In collaboration with: Fondation Freedom Cartoonists
About the exhibition
Following on from 2025, the Fondation de Caux is continuing its project to showcase press cartoonists whose work resonates deeply with the themes of our forums: democracy and security issues.
This year, two cartoonists from the Middle East, Hani Abbas and Emad Hajjaj, will present their work. Through their drawings, they shed light on the complexity of today’s world, examine its tensions and divisions, sometimes offering a scathing or ironic perspective, whilst also opening up avenues of hope and meaning in a world that is losing its bearings.
The artists
Hani Abbas (Syria/Palestine/Switzerland) is a Syrian-Palestinian cartoonist who has been living in Geneva since 2014, having fled Syria due to threats linked to his political cartoons. In 2012, he settled in Lebanon and was awarded the Freedom of Expression Prize in Doha. On his arrival in Geneva, he was awarded the Editorial Cartoon International Prize by Kofi Annan. His work, published notably in the Swiss and international press, bears witness with great sensitivity to the realities of war, exile and human rights. His cartoons are understated and sharply highlight fundamental issues such as freedom of expression and human rights.
Emad Hajjaj (Jordan/United States) is a political cartoonist currently living in Jordan. His cartoons are published in numerous regional and international Arabic newspapers. He is known throughout the Middle East for his iconic character Abu Mahjoob, created in 1993, who embodies the ordinary Jordanian man facing the political and social realities of his time. A two-time winner of the Dubai Press Award for Best Arab Cartoon, he is listed among the 500 most influential figures in the Arab world by Arabian Business Magazine and notably attended the WEF in 2017. His commitment to freedom of expression has led to several run-ins with the authorities, including an arrest in 2020 for a cartoon criticising the Israel-UAE normalisation agreement, which sparked a wave of international solidarity
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Practical information
- OPENING HOURS : Thursday–Sunday, 2 pm–6 pm on the following dates:
- 20 June 2026
- 9–12 July 2026
- 30 July–16 August 2026
- 29 & 30 August 2026
- 12 September (1.00 pm – 6.00 pm)
- 13 September (10.00 am – 6.00 pm)
- Guided tours of the exhibitions (subject to availability): Please contact us
Access
Address: Rue du Panorama 2, 1824 Caux
- Reduced mobility: Wheelchair access and disabled toilets – Find all the details here
- By train: ‘Caux’ stop on the Montreux-Rochers-de-Naye line
- By car: from Montreux: follow signs for ‘Glion - Caux’.
- Parking: Parking spaces are available nearby.
A tip for your journey by car from Lausanne or Vevey: select the route via Clarens or Montreux Gare on your satnav. The ‘Les Avants’ option is a mountain road that is longer and winding and should be avoided.
About the Caux Palace and the Caux Foundation
The Caux Palace, recognised as a historic monument of national importance, is a former luxury hotel offering breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Nestled in the mountains, 1,000 metres above Montreux, it was born of the bold vision of the Vaud-based developer Ami Chessex and the renowned architect Eugène Jost, who also designed the Montreux Palace. When it opened in 1902, the Caux Palace was one of the largest and most prestigious luxury hotels in Switzerland.
An iconic landmark of the region, the Caux Palace is built on an impressive historic retaining wall featuring characteristic arches and a 400-metre-long promenade.
In 1946, the building was purchased by 100 Swiss families who wished to transform it into a meeting place for peace and reconciliation in post-war Europe. This vision laid the foundations for the Caux Palace’s enduring role as a centre for dialogue and confidence-building.
Today, the Caux Palace is owned by the private Swiss Caux Foundation. Its mission is to provide a safe and privileged space to inspire, equip and connect individuals, groups and organisations from around the world so that they can engage effectively and innovatively in promoting trust, ethical leadership, sustainable living and human security.
Find out more about our 2026 events