Anya Gallaccio – On Trees
Foyle Rooms
Artist Anya Gallaccio in conversation with Peter Hasted from Sunken Gardens and Donna Cooper from Grow Fruit Trees
Join us for an engaging conversation about Kent’s trees with artist Anya Gallaccio, tree expert Peter Hasted, and apple grower Donna Cooper, both of whom played key roles in bringing Anya’s exhibition to life. Together, they will discuss the rich landscape of Kent known for apple-growing, its tree species, and the history of tree cultivation in the county.
Explore the challenges facing Kent’s trees and hear about the selection of heritage apple trees and an ash tree in Anya’s exhibition.
Don’t miss this insightful event about art, nature, and Kent’s biodiversity.
About the Speakers
Anya Gallaccio
Anya Gallaccio (born 1963, Paisley) studied at Kingston Polytechnic, London (1985) and Goldsmiths College, London, in 1988. She was Professor in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego (2008–2024).
Peter Hasted
Peter Hasted is Director of Isle of Thanet Tree and Wood Initiative (ITTWI), now known as Thanet Urban Forest.
Donna Cooper
Donna Cooper is the founder of Grow Fruit Trees a family run fruit tree nursery located near Ashford in Kent.
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