The Association of Friends of the „Il Giardino di Daniel Spoerri“ (Giardino) in Seggiano (Grosseto, Italy), is a non-profit-making institution. It is located in Solothurn (Switzerland).
are:
- maintenance of Daniel Spoerri´s foundation and support of new installations if Daniel Spoerri as artistic director decides so
- maintenance of the sculpture garden
- organization of cultural events and activities (such as exhibitions in the “villa” of the “Giardino”)
- scholarships at the “Giardino”
The financial means for obtaining these aims come from members´ fees.
Members subscription are 100€ each year, resp. 340€.
Because of these low subscriptions members are kindly asked to join the
association for a minimum of 3 years. A donation of 22.500€ or more
(e.g. for the promotion of a scholarship or to enable the foundation to
realize a new installation) you achieve a life-long membership.
The foundation dedicates an olive tree to each of its members. These trees are planted behind Daniel Spoerri´s house and studio in the “Giardino”, each carrying a nameplate. They are of a special sort that is called ”Olivastra Seggianese”.
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installing the „Visitor“"
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installation of Alfonso Hüppi´s „Pissing
woman“"
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olive-tree with name-plate
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Charles Gyger
Tel : 0041 41 4202655
E- mail: ch.gyger@gmx.ch
Barbara Räderscheidt (contacts abroad)
Tel./Fax: +49/ 221/ 211745
E-mail: b.raederscheidt@web.de