U tišini, s poštovanjem Savetuje se da se toj urbanoj oazi pri- stupa u tišini i sa poštovanjem, naro- čito tokom penjanja drvenim stepe- nicama koje su deo postavke, a kao nagradu dobijate božanstveni pogled na obližnju crkvu. IN SILENCE, WITH RESPECT It is advised that this urban oasis be approached in respectful silence – es- pecially during the climb up the wood- en stairs that form part of the exhi- bition – and the reward comes in the form of a divine view of the nearby church.
HOLIDAY FOR THE SOUL Jungle on tarmac A genuine mini eco wonder in Nantes is inspiring considerations of green life
FROMTHERADICALIDEAOF ENTRUSTING ENTIRE CITIES to artists, to the principle of sustainable existence and operational approaches that will save the world – it seems as though the time has finally come for us to seek salvation from the devastat- ing consequences of global warming through a different view of our daily life. One irresistibly unconvention- al endeavour that has demonstrat- ed the importance of greenery in ur- ban areas is simultaneously both an artistic performance and a manifes- to of ecological principles - but it is first and foremost a celebration for the eyes and a holiday for the soul. This permanent exhibition, called “Jungle Interieure”, is the cre- ation of the French artist known as Evor. Evor arrived in Nantes in 1994,
to begin attending the city’s fine arts school, and immediately fell in love with the city’s poetic panorama. His love for plants and greenery led to him cultivating a hanging garden in the small courtyard of a private passageway: a miniature, completely natural wonderland that he cares for every day. However, the garden grew from a passionate pastime to a real project. And today it is among the top Instagram sensations – not only of this city, but also the entire region. “The idea behind this garden is to blend plants of all horizons – conti- nental, exotic, Mediterranean, wild, hybrid, “weeds”, grasses, trees, bush- es, creepers…” says Evor, explaining how every visual gift of Mother Na- ture’s greenery emerged in the same place, in a joyful, unrestricted mix.
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