The conference will focus on everyday cultural phenomena as well as political aspects and creative positions. From royal flower arrangements along Westminster Abbey to unpretentious bouquets in petrol station stores – the event promises a diverse programme.
Beyond their numerous biological functions, their beauty and colorful diversity make flowers a decorative accessory in almost every situation in life; but they are also bearers of often contradictory religious, political and magical meanings, a global economic factor and, last but not least, an inspiration and model for the arts.
With contributions by Isabela Gygax, Erika Fankhauser Schürch, Ulrike Meyer Stump, Francis Müller, Anna-Brigitte Schlittler, Bitten Stetter, Katharina Tietze, David Jäggi, Franziska Nyffenegger and Eva Wandeler.