In 2019, MoRUS presents its first international show in Paris, France, “Community Gardens, New York to Paris: Cultures Transatlantiques”.
New York City’s gardens were saved by direct action from community members and groups like Time’s Up! & MoRUS and the More Gardens Coalition. Today, these gardens are mostly run by volunteers, and are not only vital in building community, but also teaching people about sustainable urban practices. Time’s Up! teamed up with our partner, the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space, to create a multimedia presentation and direct action for the “Cultures Transatlantiques” event that showcased the similarities between the histories and struggles of New York City community gardens compared to those of Paris, France. Programs included a pop-up community garden situated beneath a rail track (la Promenade Barbès La Chapelle) featuring several volunteer-made planters, as well as a poster and photography exhibition supplemented by lectures, speaking engagements, and a discussion. Special thanks to all the volunteers in Paris, and our two curators from MoRUS (Claire Duvernet and Elise Prot).
