Power of Scotland's gardens and their future explored through exhibition

Gardens of the past, present, and future are being explored in a new exhibition at the V&A Dundee.

It aims to take visitors on an “illuminating journey” through key moments of inspiration and innovation in gardens and garden design, from the 20th century to the present day, and looking to the future of gardens.

The exhibition includes examples of “ground-breaking” gardens by visionaries, including Piet Oudolf, Mien Ruys, Derek Jarman, and Eden Project Scotland.

Garden Futures says they consider the garden as much more than a place to retreat, but an outdoor laboratory where ideas for a more sustainable future can be tried and tested.

It contains a collection of design objects, paintings, textiles, sculpture, interior design, fashion, drawings, and photographs.

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Hoping to show visitors how the enduring allure of gardens influences artists, writers, and designers such as Jamaica Kincaid, Duncan Grant, and William Morris.

Community-led projects in Scotland, including Oban’s Seaweed Gardens will feature alongside work by Charles Jencks and the garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd at Maggie’s Centre, Dundee, also feature.

The exhibition also aims to “look ahead”, revealing insights into the power of gardens and how outdoor spaces can be part of a greener, fairer, and more joyful future.

Garden Futures: Designing with Nature is an exhibition by the Vitra Design Museum, the Wüstenrot Foundation, and the Nieuwe Instituut.

The exhibition opens on Saturday, May 17, with tickets priced at £7.50-£16.