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Marché des Halles in AvignonIn case you missed it, the incredible green-thumbed Patrick Blanc (of 'Vertical Garden' fame) is coming to Melbourne. It would be highly unlikely that anyone could have missed this actually, as his visit is getting more publicity than you'd expect if the Pope were coming to town. (Although, I for one, am waaaay more excited about Monsieur Blanc's imminent arrival than I would be about a Papal visit).
Patrick Blanc's incredible soil-less, sustainable and often permanent Vertical Gardens are famous for injecting biodiversity into built-up environments across the globe. The results are always spectacular.
We're very lucky that someone clever at the Melbourne International Design Festival (or, probably more likely, someone clever from the Melbourne Central marketing dept.) has coaxed Mr Blanc out here, and that the Melbourne CBD will host one of his incredible installations. Melbourne Central will proudly display a living, breathing vertical garden from July 17.
Also The National Design Centre is hosting a lecture with Patrick Blanc on Friday July 18 at Fed Square as part of the festival. Tickets are only $10 - so book early!
ps) There's a great article with more info on Patrick Blanc's incredible work at PingMag here. (all images here from PingMag)
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vertical garden is really brilliant idea and lovely! not only it can bring fresh air to the urban life, but also urban beautiful nature scenes will be created
ReplyDeletewow, I've seen his work in a mag before and wanted to know more about him. thanks for the great article and links!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Hope to see more of it in the future. Wish I was in Melbourne to see it!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a beautiful thing to see. Greenery coming back into the city. If only we could see lots more of it.
ReplyDeletePerhaps fruit vines to encourage birds back into our cities and not just pigeons...