Can a Garden be the Place of Cultural Integration? Sacral Aspect of Contemporary Garden Exhibitions in Germany

Garden exhibitions in Germany serve as significant spaces for cultural integration, with sacral elements playing a pivotal role. These exhibitions, including 13 exhibition areas from eight events (such as the IGA and BUGA), incorporate religious and cultural references in various forms—ranging from large-scale green temples to small chapels and theme gardens. The study reveals that sacral aspects are integral to human life, fostering social cohesion and preserving cultural traditions. This recognition underscores the importance of religious motives in contemporary garden exhibitions, demonstrating their ability to function as both temporary landscape accents and permanent landmarks. By analyzing these exhibitions, the research highlights the enduring relevance of faith and religion in shaping community identity and landscape design.

Wojcik-Popek, A. (2019). Can a Garden be the Place of Cultural Integration? Sacral Aspect of Contemporary Garden Exhibitions in Germany. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 471, 112101. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/471/11/112101