Testimonial : Alexia Weill

"Six years ago, Marie Bagi founded Espace Artistes Femmes, an initiative committed to the recognition and visibility of women artists in the art world. It was in this context that I had the chance to meet her, and that meeting proved decisive for my journey.

I discovered a woman deeply committed, driven by a strong conviction: to contribute to greater equality between women and men in the world of culture, and to allow women artists to take the place they deserve.

I naturally wanted to become affiliated with her association, and over the years, we've had the opportunity to carry out numerous projects together.

Through these experiences, I've been able to measure the strength of her commitment, her determination, and her drive to bring about lasting change in how women artists are perceived.

Her ambition to create the Musée Artistes Femmes, the first independent museum of its kind in Switzerland, is a natural extension of this journey.

Today, the museum represents far more than an exhibition space: it is a place of recognition, memory, transmission and visibility for women artists.

After decades of inequality and invisibility for women in art history, an initiative like this seems to me not only necessary, but truly pivotal.

It allows voices to be heard, careers to be brought into the light, and gives future generations of women artists the chance to see themselves reflected and find their place.

Today, I am especially happy and proud to be one of the faces and ambassadors of this museum. For me, it represents genuine recognition of my journey as a professional artist, as well as tremendous visibility and, above all, great pride.

Being able to collaborate alongside Marie Bagi and other women committed to supporting women artists is an experience that means a great deal to me, in the pursuit of an art world that is fairer, more representative, and more open to women's creativity."

Alexia Weill

Sculptor, visual artist, filmmaker.

Face of the MAF.

Vice-President of the Centre de Liaison des Associations Féminines Vaudoises (CLAFV)