▶ Banzai to Antonio Massarutto

Antonio Massarutto is an Italian sculptor who lives in Cortona, Tuscany. For years, he has been working with materials collected in the forest, branches, trunks, leaves, stones.

The artist often tries to create fantastic zoomorphic creatures.

During his artistic residency in March 2025, he was confronted with three different types of bamboo, the robust Phyllostachys edulis, bright green, used to build the bone structure of the character, Phyllostachys Holochrysa, a medium yellow bamboo, for the skin and finally Phyllostachys Nigra to represent the arteries of the animal.

▶ Lumen to Pia HINZ

His work "LUMEN" is made of bamboo, glass and metal structure

"LUMEN" is a work made specifically for the bamboo grove and its garden. This sculpture seeks to merge the organic strength of the bamboo with the luminous delicacy of the glass. The work creates harmony between these two rarely confronted materials. “LUMEN” glorifies natural light and emphasizes its vital importance to nature and living species on Earth. Here confronts the infinitely small to the infinitely large.

▶ Zoï to Catherine Baas

Between art, botany and architecture, Catherine Baas questions our relationship to space and to the living. In residence at the Bambouseraie, she drew on the lusturing of the garden to create Zoï, an installation inspired by the plant cycle.

At the foot of a majestic oak tree, three organic forms emerge from the soil, evoking birth and transformation. Bamboo, a herb with a thousand faces, becomes medium and a source of inspiration. The vibrant red dialogues with the green, pulsation of living nature, reminding us that we are part of a whole.

AT THIS MOMENT

EXHIBITION IN THE GREENHOUSES MAZEL

The flora of South Africa

The exhibition on the flora of South Africa in the Mazel greenhouses offers a captivating dive in the heart of an exceptional botanical ecosystem. Through a carefully selected collection of plants, visitors will have the opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of South African landscapes and flora. From the varied geographical areas of the arid plains to the lush mountains, are represented to illustrate the ability of nature to adapt to the most extreme climatic conditions.

Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the greenhouses that offer an immersive experience, exploring a palette of dazzling colors and fascinating shapes, all from the South African flora. Iconic indigenous plants, such as the Proteas, aloes and strelitzias, will be highlighted to raise awareness of the importance of preserving these fragile ecosystems.

The exhibition is not limited to a simple visual presentation, but also offers educational information on the unique adaptations of South African plants, their traditional uses, as well as the conservation challenges they face. Through this exhibition, we hope to arouse an interest in biodiversity and the conservation of flora in South Africa, while celebrating the remarkable natural beauty of this corner of the world.

The sages

More than 900 species are recorded in the world, adapting to different climates, whether coastal deserts or tropical forests at altitude. These herbaceous plants are appreciated for their scented leaves and attractive flowers. Their benefits are many. They exude a powerful aroma plebiscity in Mediterranean cuisine, they are used to make essential oils in aromatherapy and cosmetics, they are even sometimes used for divination, as is the case for the Salvia Divinorum, which is traditionally used in the shamanic rites in Mexico. Sage is also known to attract butterflies and bees, contributing to the biodiversity of the garden. These plants prefer a well-drained and sunny soil. Moderate watering and regular size promote healthy growth. The spread can be done by seeds or cuttings, offering gardeners different options to multiply their sage plants.