FACE 14'12 / 2009
Gilles Clément is one of France’s most honoured and respected figures, whether referring to his gardens, books or politics. A professor at the Versailles School of Landscape design, he has published numerous novels and academic works. Clément created his personal garden in La Creuze in central France. Known as ‘La Vallée’, it is considered to be one of the most interesting in the country and was the inspiration for his own theoretical oeuvres, including Le jardin en mouvement (The Moving Garden) et Le manifeste du tièrce paysage (Manifest of the Third Landscape).
In this interview conducted by artist Michela Franzoso and landscape architect Maude Mozzi, Clément is asked to give his ideas on “Le Moulin” – a project created by artist Monte Laster , in collaboration with the Nelobo Agency and led by architect Olivier Boucheron. Clément is asked how his personal theories could be applied to the project and for his view on the work to be done with reference to its highly stigmatised urban context.