Learnings From A Garden: An Interview With Beata Engels Andersson
This story of a famous garden in Sweden is not about horticulture. It’s about life and death, human needs and capacities, and the power of opposites.
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Beata Engels Andersson. Photo: The Empty Square
This story of a famous garden in Sweden is not about horticulture. It’s about life and death, human needs and capacities, and the power of opposites.
It’s told by Beata Engels Andersson, the daughter of the world-famous Swedish landscape architect, Sven-Ingvar Andersson (1927-2007). We met her at Marnas, the family house and garden since 1967.
Beata Engels Andersson. Photo: The Empty Square
It made us reflect on the role of death and decay. The balance between structure and chaos. The importance of generosity, openness, and meeting places.
Not only in our towns and cities but also in our everyday lives.
This masterclass (duration: 17 min.) offers a personal story as well as universal reflections. We hope you will enjoy it.