In this episode of When Art Meets Leadership, I sit down with Ann Muller, the creative force behind LUGA – Luxembourg Urban Gardens. We explore how a six-year journey transformed public spaces across Luxembourg and what it takes to lead a project that brings together artists, architects, government institutions, communities, and more than 1,000 contributors.

This conversation goes beyond urban gardens. We talk about leadership, resilience, curiosity, and the power of seeing what is often overlooked. Ann shares her unconventional career path, the lessons she learned from working across art, culture, government, and public projects, and why meaningful change often starts with the smallest details.

What We Cover

• How Ann’s journey led her to LUGA
• The idea behind “Making the Invisible Visible”
• Why nature and public spaces matter more than we think
• Building and leading large interdisciplinary projects
• The importance of neutrality and trust in leadership
• Working with stakeholders, institutions, and government
• Learning by doing and embracing uncertainty
• Resilience, curiosity, and lifelong learning
• The role of family as a source of strength
• What leaders can learn from artists, architects, and urban planners
• The lasting legacy of LUGA
• Advice for young people who want to create meaningful work

Relevant Links

• Learn more about LUGA: https://luga.lu/
• Connect with Ann Muller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-muller-478b57239/
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinaignatieva/
• Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alina_ignatieva/
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