Bonsai is culture!

Bonsai is Culture!
Curated by Francesco Santini's BONSAI CULT School
13-14 June – Naturart Village

Two immersive days dedicated to the art of bonsai, its history, and the profound cultural dimension that has united man and nature for centuries. Amidst the greenery of Naturart Village, bonsai becomes an opportunity for connection, contemplation, and discovery, in perfect harmony with the Village's atmosphere and its invitation to slow down and experience time with greater awareness.

“BONSAI is Culture!” was created to bring enthusiasts, the curious, and professionals closer to a world that interweaves aesthetics, technique, philosophy, and botanical sensitivity. During the event, it will be possible to visit the exhibition of bonsai created by the students of Francesco Santini's BONSAI CULT School and participate in conferences, live demonstrations, introductory lessons, guided tours, and editorial presentations dedicated to the art of bonsai.

Confirmed guests: Sandro Segneri, Lorenzo Agnoletti, Carlo Cipollini, Marco Tarozzo and Marco Beconcini.

PROGRAMME

Saturday 13 June

• 09:30 – Exhibition opening
• 10:00 – 13:00 Demonstration on bonsai cultivation by Bonsai Cult school.
• 10:30 – 11:30 – Beginner's lesson by Andrea Matteucci “The ABC of Bonsai”
• 12:00 – 13:00 – Presentation of Marco Tarozzo's book “L’estetica del bonsai” by the author
• 14:30 – 15:30 – Lecture by Carlo Cipollini “Festina lente: Make haste slowly”
• 15:30 – 18:30 Demonstration on bonsai cultivation by Bonsai Cult school.
• 16:00 – 17:00 – Sandro Segneri lecture “The teacher of my teacher is my teacher!”
• 17:30 – 18:30 – Conference by Marco Tarozzo “Japanese thought in bonsai art”
• 21:00 – 23:00 Demonstration on bonsai cultivation by Bonsai Cult school.
• 23:30 – Exhibition closes

Sunday 14 June

• 09:30 – Exhibition opening
• 10:00 – 13:00 Demonstration on bonsai cultivation by Bonsai Cult school.
• 10:30 – 11:30 – Beginner's lesson by Andrea Matteucci “The ABC of Bonsai”
• 12:00 – 13:00 – Lesson by Francesco Santini “Aesthetic analysis and bonsai design” – Part 1
• 14:30 – 15:30 – Conference by agronomist Marco Beconcini “Let’s feed the bonsai”
• 15:30 – 18:30 Demonstration on bonsai cultivation by Bonsai Cult school.
• 16:00 – 17:00 – Lorenzo Agnoletti's conference “Penumbra”
• 17:30 – 18:30 – Lecture
• 19:00 – Exhibition closes

Guided tours of the exhibition will be available throughout the event.

A unique opportunity to be inspired by the silent beauty of bonsai and to experience a place where nature, culture and slow time meet.