Sustainability, plant organisms and the influence of humans on their environment are central themes of the exhibition, for which various artists have created impressive works. Three strands in the Children’s Biennial show how nature can find a place in the museum, how natural resources can be used sparingly and cycles can be closed. Theresa Rothe, for example, has created a floral art installation for the Children’s Biennial, and Giuseppe Licari has created a walk-in art installation made of clay that deals with soil as the basis of life and the exploitation of resources. Art thus shows the youngest among us what it means to be part of our earth. But it is not only the content of the art that embraces nature: sustainability was also taken into account in the materials used, the transport and the staging in the space.

The result is an exciting exhibition that once again takes place at the Japanischen Palais in Dresden. The tour through the historic building not only unveils unique works of art, but also invites young visitors (and adults) to become creative and to participate actively. With the exhibition concept, participatory spaces were created in which, in addition to looking at the artworks, knowledge about human and nature and about the artists’ messages can be deepened. Using simple means and materials, we developed a flexible and modular design for the participatory spaces that allows different ways of using.

The Children’s Biennial ‘Embracing Nature’ is open until 27.02.2022.