Jena, July 10, 2026. Starting today, the Botanischer Garten Jena transforms into a unique open-air gallery where vibrant nature meets expressive sculpture.
- What: Sculpture exhibition “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast) by Beate Debus
- When: July 10 to October 22, 2026, daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Where: Botanischer Garten Jena, Fürstengraben 26, 07743 Jena
- Organizer: Jenaer Kunstverein
Artistic Symbiosis in the Botanical Garden
With Beate Debus, a sculptor living in the Thuringian Rhön, the Jenaer Kunstverein presents one of the most significant contemporary artists of the state. The title of her exhibition, “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), reflects both the exhibition venue and the creative process: the sculptor originally creates her works from naturally grown tree trunks, which are subsequently cast in bronze.
These powerful works now blend harmoniously into the carefully maintained vegetation of the Botanical Garden for the coming months. A fascinating symbiosis emerges between the botanical forms and the clear, sculptural lines of the bronze figures. The figures appear individually or in groups; their gestures seem at times dance-like and intertwined, at others excessive or introverted. Through this finely tuned dynamic, the artist makes deeper emotional states visually tangible in space.
Central Hub for Culture Enthusiasts
The exhibition period runs from today, Friday, until October 22, 2026. As such, the garden serves as a central hub for all art-interested citizens and visitors to the city throughout the summer and early autumn. The open-air presentation perfectly complements Jena’s cultural offerings and can be excellently combined with a visit to the concurrently held exhibition “lucide” in the Frommannscher Garten.
For visitors who wish to obtain information in advance or make contact, the following channels are available:
- Botanischer Garten Jena: Reachable by phone at 03641 949274 or via email at botanischergarten@uni-jena.de
- Jenaer Kunstverein: Further information on the website www.jenaer-kunstverein.de or by phone at 03641 6369938
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Sculptures in the Botanical Garden: Beate Debus – gewachsen und gegossen
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