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Inspired by the Jardin des Plantes and its historic herbarium, discover the “Botanica” exhibition curated by Christelle Boulé for the Boutographie Festival. From Saturday, May 7, through Sunday, May 29, enjoy a floral stroll right in the heart of the Orangerie.
Off-site programming
Each year, the Boutographie Festival offers a parallel program that creates a circuit through various cultural venues in Montpellier. Originally scheduled for 2019 but canceled due to the health crisis, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting the Botanica project this year—a series of 15 paintings paying tribute to its botanical collections. To learn about the project’s origins and its inspirations, we spoke with artist Christelle Boullé.
What is your background?
I grew up in Montreal and studied art. I later decided to switch to graphic design and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2009. After moving to Lausanne, Switzerland, I worked for four years as a graphic designer at an agency. Following this experience, I decided to resume my studies and enrolled in the Master’s program in photography at ECAN, a world-renowned school, from 2014 to 2016. That’s when I began approaching photography the way I do today—experimentally—particularly through a series I created on perfume. It involves working in a lab, much like with film photography, but here the photos are developed in color. I love that each photo is unique, and this technique is a playground for creativity.
Tell us about the Les Boutographies project
In 2017, I submitted my graduation project to exhibit at the Pavillon Populaire. I was contacted again in late 2019 for an “Hors les Murs” exhibition, which showcases various photo series throughout Montpellier. They reached out to me because I work with materials. I really like the Boutographies project because it helps showcase emerging artists; it’s very refreshing and gives us the chance to discover projects that don’t get as much exposure.
What about the Botanica project?
This invitation is a wonderful gift. I had been working for two or three years on the visual representation of perfume when Les Boutographies came up with this idea in collaboration with the Jardin des Plantes in Montpellier. So I began researching the site and was immediately inspired. It’s a fantastic place. I watched documentaries and reports to discover the richness of the herbariums, which immediately caught my interest. I wanted to get closer to the material and pay homage to nature, scents, and forms. I then wanted to create a timeless garden—a garden we could have at home or one that might have existed 300 years ago—to bridge the past and the future.
What inspired you when working on the Jardin des Plantes?
I didn’t actually go to the Jardin des Plantes; instead, I decided to imagine it and let myself be inspired. So I turned to my friends who had traveled to places like Japan or Canada and taken photos of plants. My work was based on my research and, above all, on my interpretation of what the garden might be like.
Launched in 2020, the Botanica photography series is still ongoing, and Christelle Boulé continues to work on it.
For a burst of color, visit the Orangery throughout the month of May!
As it does every year, the Faculty is hosting the fascinating and informative lectures organized by the Montpellier Society for the History of Medicine. Whether you’re a culture buff or a history enthusiast, these free, themed lectures are just for you! See the program below.
2021–22 Season Schedule
Following our anniversary celebration on August 17, the anatomy exhibition “Corps à Coeur” will be on view from September 2 to October 31, 2020, with free admission, at the Historic Building.
SEPTEMBER 2021 - RE-RUN OF THE "CORPS A COEUR" EXHIBITION
From September 22, 2021, through October 30, 2021, the “Corps à Cœur” exhibition reopens its doors in the Tekné Makré galleries of the Historic Building!
You can find her Wednesday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Starting November 2, the exhibition will be open to the public by reservation through the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole Tourist Office: 04 67 60 60 60
An exhibition on the anatomical sciences
Through this exhibition, the Faculty and the University are showcasing the Faculty of Medicine’s anatomical collections. These collections illustrate the methods used to teach anatomy from the late 18th century to the mid-20th century, prior to the advent of “in vivo anatomy” and modern techniques for studying the human body.
By selecting unique pieces from these collections, the exhibition allows visitors to compare these artifacts—which bear witness to historical methods of anatomical study—with today’s medical imaging technologies.
Three topics are covered: the variety of educational materials, the anatomy of the human body, and finally, diseases and treatments.
An exhibition not to be missed for anyone interested in anatomy, history, or cultural heritage!
Practical Information
General Curators: Caroline Ducourau, Marie-Angeline Pinail
Scientific Curators: Prof. François Bonnel, Dr. Christophe Bonnel
The exhibition will be held in the Tekné Makré galleries , on the ground floor of the Historic Building, from September 1 to October 17, 2020.
Admission is free starting September 2, Wednesday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Masks are required.
