When the concepts of the future and the environment come together, fear and dystopia often emerge. The mistreatment humanity has inflicted upon the planet paints a picture of difficult times ahead – unless we begin to see nature itself as a driving force for change. What if the possibility of a better future lies in learning from our natural surroundings?
Festival FLORA in Córdoba, Spain, reflects on the future – the one many fear and the one many dream of, the one we are told about and the one that should be, the one designed by scientists and imagined by artists. There are many possible futures, and in its eighth edition, FLORA seeks to explore and discuss them all. Here's the full itinerary of the festival, spanning from October 13th to 23rd, 2025.
What Festival FLORA Is About
Festival FLORA is the world’s leading event dedicated to contemporary floral and botanical art, transforming Córdoba’s historic patios into living works of art. Its eighth edition reflects on the intersection of future and environment, exploring how nature itself can become a motor of change and inspiration for a better tomorrow.
Through five large-scale floral installations, performances, workshops, and talks, the festival connects art, science, and sustainability — bringing together international artists and the public in a celebration of creativity and ecological consciousness. Organized by Zizai Cultura, this event turns Córdoba into a center of botany, art, and a floral wonderland.
Main Floral Installations In This Year's Edition
From October 13–16, artists will create their installations, which can be visited from October 17–22, 11:00–20:00h (free access).
1. Ikefrana (Spain) – Semillas nómadas
Taking place at Patio Talento 2025, Palacio de Orive, this installation by Ikefrana is an exploration of the migration of seeds and human connection through movement and transformation.
Floral artist, Ikefrana
2. La Musa de las Flores (Mexico) – Jardín sin tiempo
This installation by Gabriela Salazar will be placed at 'Palacio de la Merced', showing a meditation on timeless gardens and the resilience of nature, combining floral art with poetic reflection.
Gabriela Salzar, aka, La Musa de las Flores
3. Paula Anta (Spain) – Arbor
At the 'Museo Arqueológico', Paula's installation will show how photography and nature converge, inspired by the architecture of trees and roots.
Paula Anta
4. Putnam Flowers (United States) – Tramas pasadas, calma futura
Near 'Patio de los Naranjos, Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba', Mickey Putnam will create an evocative floral design exploring memory, balance, and ecological serenity.
Mikey Putnam
5. Wagner Kreusch (Brazil) – Río flotante
Last but not least, at 'Palacio de Viana', Wagner will create a flowing installation inspired by rivers, water cycles, and the fragile balance of ecosystems.
Wagner Kreusch
All artists compete for the I and II FLORA 2025 Prizes, recognizing mastery in contemporary floral art.
Key Activities During FLORA
The festival opens on October 13 with an inspiring artistic encounter featuring Paula Anta, who will share insights into her photographic practice, followed by AGRO, a dance performance by La Normal at the Caballerizas Reales. From October 14 to 19, FLORA Mini invites Córdoba’s schools to take part in the creative spirit of the festival by designing their own nature-inspired installations.
Between October 16 and 19, the film series 'Futuros en el cine' at mk2 Cinesur will offer four distinct cinematic visions of nature and the future. On October 18, all participating artists will gather for an open conversation at the Fundación Antonio Gala, offering audiences a rare glimpse into their creative processes. Finally, on October 22 and 23, the international congress 'Present Research, Future Harvest' will unite leading experts in plant genetics and biotechnology to explore the future of sustainable cultivation.
Workshops and Encounters
Throughout the festival, FLORA hosts a diverse program of workshops and interactive encounters that invite the public to engage directly with nature and creativity. La Musa de las Flores will lead a live floral demonstration showing her signature style, while Wagner Kreusch offers 'Playing with Water', a children’s workshop exploring the playful relationship between botany and fluidity.
Ikefrana introduces a biomaterials creation workshop that combines art and sustainability, and Putnam Flowers brings a lighter touch with a session on designing floral accessories for pets. Meanwhile, 'Nutrir la piel en un mundo sediento' will explore the world of natural cosmetics, and Luz de Biensentir offers an aromatic candle-making experience inspired by Andalusí traditions of wellness and nature.
Beyond its main patios, FLORA extends into the city with FLORA OFF, a parallel program of exhibitions, tastings, and artistic collaborations that spreads the festival’s creative energy across Córdoba. Highlights include A lágrima viva, a ceramic art exhibition by Cerámicas Raku & Pepita Polonio; a floral tasting and dinner experience at Bodegas Mezquita; and Naranja Amarga’s playful Blind Tasting of Floral Ice Creams. At the Hotel Balcón de Córdoba, Flora en lienzo y copa combines art and mixology, inviting participants to paint while savoring signature cocktails. Meanwhile, Bosque Concept Lab’s Biorritmos nature walks reconnect visitors with the living landscape of Córdoba, offering a meditative, multisensory close to the festival experience.
An engaging 10 days with plenty to do! Everyone is welcome to visit FLORA. For more information, visit FLORA's website.
