La Palmyre Golf Club is pleased to present the exhibition of around fifteen works by photographer Thomas Balaÿ dedicated to succulent plants and from his book “Succulents - Plant Design” published by Ulmer.

These plants come from the most beautiful botanical collections in France, from the botanical garden of the city of Nancy, to the nurseries of Kuentz including the sumptuous Cactuserais of Creisméas.

A true masterpiece of nature, they bear witness to their ingenuity and biodiversity. Their ability to store water in their fleshy leaves allows them to live in arid environments, creating surprisingly varied silhouettes and patterns.

Each species is a work of art in itself, shaped by millions of years of evolution.
From the minimalist sculptures of cacti to the geometric patterns of agaves, each succulent tells a unique story of adaptation and functional beauty.

Beyond their remarkable aesthetic, they also remind us of the importance of adaptability in nature. Their ability to thrive in demanding climates invites us to rethink our relationship with the environment. These plants show us that it is possible to coexist harmoniously with our planet.

Thomas Balaÿ was born in France in 1977, his photographic approach began in the United States and more particularly at the Marie Selby Botanical Garden while he was preparing a traveling exhibition on plants in danger of extinction. This photographer with a diploma in tropical agronomy who has traveled all over the world is behind the botanical works published by Ulmer : Orchids and Succulents - Plant Design in 2015 and 2017. In recent years, his work has been exhibited in several institutions such as the Luxembourg Gardens during European Heritage Days, the Bordeaux botanical garden and more recently at the Geneva Art Fair.

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