The Broad Reimagines Joseph Beuys Reforestation Project
The Broad museum in Los Angeles has announced a reforestation project that involves replanting 100 native oak trees in Elysian Park and Kuruvungna Village Springs. Inspired by Joseph Beuys’s “7000 Eichen (7000 Oaks)” project, the initiative is part of the Getty’s PST Art programme in the city. The project, titled “Social Forest: Oaks of Tovaangar,” will coincide with the opening of the exhibition “Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature” at the museum. The exhibition will feature over 400 works from Beuys’s collection and highlight his environmental activism. The reforestation project aims to address environmental concerns and foster reconciliation and healing. Collaborating with Indigenous Tongva leaders, the project will involve planting saplings in areas significant to the Tongva community. The initiative serves as an art piece, environmental action, and teaching model for future generations, reflecting Beuys’s philosophy and Indigenous practices. “Social Forest” is a testament to the ecological and restorative ethos of the project and aims to pass on care and knowledge for the Earth to future generations. The exhibition “Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature” will be on display at The Broad museum from November 16 to April 6, 2025.
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Leonie Schultz completed her studies in Digital Media and Design at the Berlin University of the Arts. She focuses on digital installations and interactive art, often incorporating elements of sound and light to create immersive experiences. Leonie has been involved in several digital art festivals and is known for her innovative approach to storytelling through technology.