Edward Steichen an de Rittersporn

Like his father Jean-Pierre., Edward Steichen was a true gardening enthusiast.
For him, nature and flowers were a source of both artistic and personal fulfilment.

However, his interest went far beyond the simple pleasure of cultivating a garden.
Fascinated by heredity, he began experimenting with flower crossbreeding as early as 1909.
This practice, particularly the cultivation and hybridisation of delphiniums. (known as Rittersporn in German), became one of his favourite pastimes and remained with him until the end of his life.

This conference
explores the deep connection between nature and artistic creation through the perspective of Paul Lesch, Commissioner of the Edward Steichen Collections.

Thierry Helminger, botanist and curator at the Musée National d’Histoire Naturelle (MNHN), will provide scientific insights into the Delphinium genus, with a focus on the Dauphinelle des champs, a native species now critically endangered.

This event will also mark a symbolic moment:
delphiniums will be planted in front of the Péitrussdall Pavilion.

Date and time: 20 June 2025 - 18:00-19:30
Venue: Pétrusse valley
Price: Free of charge
Registration: Available soon