Plantae: art, science and ecology unite in Rome
The project Plantae, conceived by the Climate Art Project association, merges art, science, history, and environment to foster new knowledge on urban greenery and engage the public. From May 18 to 26, various locations in Rome will host workshops, conferences, and educational walks. Central to the initiative is the exhibition De Herbis, curated by art historian Sara Alberani, which displays precious herbaria and ancient plant collections alongside drawings and sculptures created for the occasion by visual artist and environmental engineer Andreco, a pioneer in artistic experimentation in scientific and ecological fields. The curator explains that juxtaposing contemporary drawings with ancient naturalists' volumes was an immediate thought, noting similarities in the representation and stylization of nature by visual artists both past and present.
Key facts
- Project Plantae is organized by Climate Art Project.
- The initiative runs from May 18 to 26 in Rome.
- Activities include workshops, conferences, and educational walks.
- The exhibition De Herbis is curated by Sara Alberani.
- De Herbis features herbaria, ancient plant collections, and works by Andreco.
- Andreco is a visual artist and environmental engineer.
- Andreco is a pioneer in artistic experimentation in scientific and ecological fields.
- The exhibition draws parallels between contemporary and historical representations of plants.
Entities
Artists
- Andreco
Institutions
- Climate Art Project
Locations
- Rome
- Italy