Jena, July 3, 2026 – A special outdoor art exhibition begins today, Friday, at the Botanischer Garten Jena: Under the title “gewachsen und gegossen” (grown and cast), sculptor Beate Debus, who lives in the Rhön region, presents her impressive sculptures amidst the blooming nature.
- Exhibition: “gewachsen und gegossen” (Sculpture exhibition by the Jenaer Kunstverein)
- Artist: Beate Debus (Thuringia)
- Location: Botanischer Garten Jena, Fürstengraben 26, 07743 Jena (View on Google Maps)
- Exhibition period: 03.07.2026 to 22.10.2026
- Opening hours: Daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The interplay of nature and sculpture
This year’s sculpture exhibition by the Jenaer Kunstverein focuses on the fascinating interplay between the natural environment and sculptural design. In Beate Debus, one of Thuringia’s most significant contemporary sculptors has been secured for the project. Her works enter into a direct, aesthetic dialogue with the vibrant backdrop of the Botanical Garden.
The title of the exhibition reflects this connection: the artist uses organically grown tree trunks for her work, from which she creates powerful sculptures. She then has these designs cast in bronze. The finished sculptures will be on display for nearly four months among the trees, shrubs, and flower beds of the garden. In the well-maintained environment, they appear as if they were a natural part of the vegetation.
Artistic expression in green space
The figures and sculptures on display appear sometimes as solitaires, and sometimes they form expressive groups. Their forms are characterized by a palpable dynamism: the movements appear dance-like, partly excessive and expansive, partly introspective and meditative. Through the precise interplay of gesture and the rhythm of the sculptural line, Debus succeeds in making fine nuances of interpersonal and spiritual aspects visible in the material.
Those looking for further discoveries in the region after visiting the exhibition will find plenty of inspiration for outdoor leisure activities in our current weekend excursion tips.
🎭 Culture & City Life: The sculpture exhibition as a summer highlight
The annual presentation of contemporary sculpture in the Botanical Garden is one of the most popular summer events in Jena’s cultural life. The series is initiated and organized by the Jenaer Kunstverein e. V., which brings artworks out of closed gallery spaces directly into the public and nature-oriented space. This offers visitors the opportunity to experience the university’s historic garden from a completely new artistic perspective.
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Sculptures in the Botanical Garden: Beate Debus – gewachsen und gegossen
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