Exploration of art commences in Lantz's Sculpture Park, Düsseldorf-Lohausen
The Lantz Sculpture Park in Düsseldorf is set to host an exciting new exhibition titled "Borrowed Scenery", running from June 29 to September 7, 2025. This exhibition, inspired by the Japanese gardening concept of Shakkei, explores the idea of the park as a constructed space layered with historical narratives and societal dynamics.
Five international artists have been invited to participate in this thought-provoking event: Edith Dekyndt, Mimosa Echard, Dara Friedman, Benjamin Hirte, Allison Katz, and Nancy Lupo. Six artists, in fact, contribute to the show, as noted in the project's details.
At the entrance of the park, visitors will find a small and cramped map that sparks a certain treasure hunt enthusiasm. As they walk through the park, they will encounter various art installations that integrate seamlessly with the environment and its layered meanings.
One such installation is "The Ambassadors" by American artist Nancy Lupo. These benches, designed to distort perspective, are named after a famous painting by Hans Holbein the Younger from 1553. Lupo aims to "shift the origin and authenticity of the landscape into a hallucinatory relief".
Dara Friedman from Miami has contributed a "snake sun" with mowed paths, marked by a few reddish stripes (made of brick dust) along the main path in the Lantz Sculpture Park.
Benjamin Hirte, a sculptor who lives in Berlin, has installed a lonely marble block called "Speaker of the House" at the back of the lime alley in the park. Hirte intended this piece to refer to and tell the story of the old sculptures and empty pedestals present in the park.
Allison Katz has designed and installed "Skirts for Trees" on eleven young trees at the north edge of the park. This installation adds a whimsical touch to the park's landscape.
Mimosa Echard has installed a giant chain with a silver heart pendant called "Lady's Glove" in the park. This chain is intended to provide a "time-based physical experience" for visitors.
The Belgian artist Edith Dekyndt has placed an art curtain dyed with "Green of Schweinfurt" in the Malkasten foyer on Jacobistraße. This piece adds a touch of colour to the exhibition's overall aesthetic.
Two wooden benches with cast iron feet, slightly smaller than normal and slightly crooked, are located on the lawn in front of the former Lantz villa.
The Lantz'sche Sculpture Park is free to access, making it an accessible and enjoyable experience for all. A family tour and a curator tour are scheduled for July 20 and July 27, respectively. Further information can be found at www.kunstkommission-duesseldorf.de/.
Cultural director Angélique Tracik attributes "fresh perspectives, innovative approaches" to curator Stephanie Seidel and Johanna Adam of the art commission at the Lantz Sculpture Park. This exhibition promises to be a captivating exploration of the park's history, culture, and environment.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the "Borrowed Scenery" exhibition at the Lantz Sculpture Park from June 29 to September 7, 2025, with an additional site at the Hentrichhaus of Künstlerverein Malkasten.
Exploring the Lantz Sculpture Park during the "Borrowed Scenery" exhibition offers visitors a chance to appreciate the art installations that seamlessly blend into the home-and-garden setting. Mimosa Echard's "Lady's Glove," a giant chain with a silver heart pendant, adds to the unique lifestyle experience within the park.
Moreover, Allison Katz's whimsical "Skirts for Trees" installation on young trees at the north edge of the park contributes to the overall home-and-garden atmosphere, enhancing the visitors' experience and appreciation for the integrated art pieces.
