Orticolario 2026 / en rêverie
at Villa Erba on Lake Como, from October 1st to 4th
Rare plants and artistic craftsmanship with over 250 carefully selected exhibitors.
Creative Projects in Competition.
Art and design installations tailored to theme and plant of the year.
An extensive cultural program including workshops, meetings and performances.
A wide range of workshops and experiences for children.
A centuries-old park overlooking Lake Como.
Guided tours of the villa that was once the summer home of the renowned filmmaker Luchino Visconti.
A meeting place for those who love beauty, innovation and culture, where nature and art come together in an immersive and timeless experience.
[1] EN RÊVERIE / among dreams, illusion, and fantastical plants.
>> Explore the theme and meet the plants at the heart of the exhibition.
[2] HYPNOS / In the central pavilion, an invitation to cross an invisible threshold and enter a suspended dimension, where reality and imagination intertwine.
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[3] NEL MONDO DI PHANTASOS / a unique space showcasing fantastical plants through a curated selection of nurseries specializing in rare botanical specimens.
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[4] LES IMAGINAIRES / In the atrium of Villa Erba, a poetic transfiguration of nature brought to life through the visionary gaze of artist Lau Cabantous.
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[5] CULLAMI NELLA STANZA DEL SOGNO / a gentle hypnotic experience, curated by Margherita Sartori, intertwines with the introspective artistry of Alessandra Lanza.
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[6] LUIGI SERAFINI / Guest of Honour at Orticolario 2026: the creator of the renowned Codex Seraphinianus.
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[7] INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION CREATIVE SPACES /scarlet ovoids, violet veils, and fissures in the ground—alongside black cubes, enchanted scenes, and ethereal worlds.
>> learn more about the seven finalists
[8] OUT-OF-COMPETITION INSTALLATIONS / into a world of fantasy, where the rules of reality are subverted.
>> lean more about the projects
[9] ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE AMLOST-REAL / Orticolario’s cultural program, featuring talks, workshops, and performances.
**the full program coming soon online**
>> a sneak preview
[10] FOR CHILDREN AND TEENAGERS / with the precise aim of leaving a lasting imprint: workshops, activities, and performances for the 0–13 and 14–19 age groups
**the full program coming soon online**
[12] FOLIA / Orticolario celebrates wonder through its own cabinet de curiosités, installed in the Park’s Gazebo and inspired by the ancient wunderkammern
>> learn more about the 2025 selection
[12] FOLIA / Orticolario celebrates wonder through its own cabinet de curiosités, installed in the Park’s Gazebo and inspired by the ancient wunderkammern
>> learn more about the 2025 selection