On Tuesday, July 22, LUGA – Luxembourg Urban Garden, in collaboration with Mudam Luxembourg – Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art and Sightseeing.lu, showcased several temporary artistic and landscape installations spread across the Pétrusse Valley, the Alzette Valley, and the Kirchberg district.
These creations, resulting from collaborations between artists, landscapers, and cultural institutions, are presented as part of LUGA’s open-air exhibition, a project that celebrates art and nature at the heart of Luxembourg’s urban landscape.
During a press visit, an exclusive route was offered to discover a selection of urban gardens and installations, attended by several official personalities:
- Mr. Luc Frieden, Prime Minister
- Ms. Martine Hansen, Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Viticulture
- Ms. Ann Muller, General Coordinator of LUGA
- Ms. Bettina Steinbrügge, Director of Mudam Luxembourg
- Mr. Luc Reis, Director of Sightseeing.lu
Highlights of the route
Among the major works presented during this visit are:
The Lower World by Susan Philipsz (Aquatunnel)
Solum – Atelier Faber
Après l’effondrement – OUPAPO
Endymion – Studio SNCDA and landscape architect Jan Minne
The Living Pyramid by Agnes Denes – in collaboration with Mudam Luxembourg
These installations are open to the public until October 18, 2025, offering an immersive experience blending contemporary art and landscape design throughout the seasons.
Also below, find the interview with Susan Philipsz about her sound installation The Lower World: