Visiting Atlanta Botanical Gardens

By Victoria R. Crosby

As you enter the Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG), not only do you see beautiful flowers, shrubs, and trees, but different sculptures and works of art that intrigue and delight, with a view of the Atlanta skyline as the backdrop. The exhibits change seasonally, so there is always something new and fun to see as you stroll through the gardens.

The latest exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens is called Trolls: Save the Humans. The Trolls look a bit scary at first, but these vast sculptures are made from recycled materials and will be in the gardens until September 17, 2023. Inspired by folklore and created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, they can be viewed and enjoyed by people of all ages. Dambo gave a recent lecture at the ABG, titled “Trash Trolls and Treasure Hunts,” and signed copies of his book with the same title. The book talks about his adventures and includes photos and poems about his journey in his home city of Copenhagen on his cargo bike, dumpster diving for items to use in his first small installation, and how he eventually gained international recognition as the leading recycling artist in the world.

Each of the six humungous trolls has a name and a different personality, which is recognizable by their facial expressions. The Trolls will travel

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