Xolo Cuintle's 'O Horizon' Sculptures in Montpellier Botanical Garden
The exhibition "O Horizon" features the artistic collaboration of Romy Texier and Valentin Vie Binet, known as Xolo Cuintle. Held at the Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier, the showcase is made possible through support from Mécènes du Sud Montpellier-Sète-Béziers and the botanical garden. Drawing insights from botanists, entomologists, and researchers at the University of Montpellier, along with local volunteers, the sculptures aim to illustrate the intricate connections among life forms. Highlighting the essential function of dung beetles in maintaining healthy soils, "O Horizon" encourages visitors to consider their relationship with the environment and the vital layer of soil teeming with organic life.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'O Horizon' by Xolo Cuintle (Romy Texier & Valentin Vie Binet) at Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier.
- Sculptures displayed within the botanical collections of the garden.
- Project supported by Mécènes du Sud Montpellier-Sète-Béziers.
- Research conducted with botanists, entomologists, gardeners, and researchers from the University of Montpellier.
- Collaboration with volunteers from the Association des Amis du Jardin des Plantes.
- Works explore invisible relationships and biological cycles among species.
- Dung beetle featured as a key species, contributing to soil aeration and fertilization.
- Title 'O Horizon' references the organic horizon of soil, the uppermost layer rich in plant matter.
Entities
Artists
- Romy Texier
- Valentin Vie Binet
- Xolo Cuintle
Institutions
- Jardin des Plantes de Montpellier
- Mécènes du Sud Montpellier-Sète-Béziers
- University of Montpellier
- Association des Amis du Jardin des Plantes
Locations
- Montpellier
- France