Gilles Clément | Vortrag und Gespräch

In the organizer's words:

The 2025 Art Prize winner, French garden architect Gilles Clément, presents his work.

What sets Clément apart is his distinctive approach to working at the intersection of philosophy, ecology, art, horticulture and landscape architecture, as well as his deep admiration and humility towards the power of nature.

The jury writes: "The idea of observing more and gardening less, of supporting rather than controlling, is a cornerstone of his work. Clement rejects the concept of a garden in which nature is to be kept under control." Examples include the Park Henri Matisse, Lille, the former Saint Nazaire submarine base and the Garden de l'Arche La Défense, Paris.

Welcome: HG Merz

Introduction: Regine Keller

Discussion: Henri Bava, Kees Christiaanse

In French and German language