Orticolario festival explores nature and art at Villa Erba

The sixteenth edition of Orticolario, themed ‘en rêverie’, is taking place at Villa Erba in Cernobbio. The event explores the intersection of nature, art, and landscape through immersive installations and sensory paths.

Featuring over 250 international exhibitors, the festival showcases botanical rarities and themed gardens. Notable installations include ‘Phantasos’ by Mario Mariani and Matteo Boccardo, which highlights unusual plant species, and ‘Hypnos’, a scenographic bamboo structure designed for cultural encounters. The event combines botany, design, and landscape culture to create a dreamlike experience for visitors.