THE GARDEN OF IDEAS: AN INTRODUCTION with Richard Aitken

The Garden of Ideas tells an inspiring and engaging story of Australian garden design beginning with the imaginings of emigrant garden-makers of the late-18th century.

Central to this is the transfer of ideas, principally from England and Europe, but also from Asia, The Cape, Rio, and North America.

Discover stories behind the works that comprise The Johnston Collection’s new exhibition, from early engravings and lithographs to mid-century books and photographs.

RICHARD AITKEN is a Melbourne-based architect, curator and historian. He has prepared conservation plans for many of Australia’s most significant historic gardens. His publications include The Garden of Ideas: four centuries of Australian style (2010), Botanical Riches (2006), Seeds of Change (2006), Gardenesque (2004), and The Oxford Companion to Australian Gardens (2002).