[124938] York Art Gallery : Arum Lilies
York Art Gallery.
BLOOM.
Special Exhibition.
23 June – 8 October 2023.
Arum Lilies.
Auguste Herbin (1882-1960).
Oil on canvas, c1911.
Flowers, plant life and gardens have fascinated and inspired generations of artists. York Art Gallery’s exhibition ‘Bloom’ brings together more than 100 botanical artworks from its collection, alongside key loans, to explore the importance of nature and green spaces for enjoyment, creativity and wellbeing.
‘Bloom’ showcases flora through paintings, works on paper, ceramics and contemporary installations. The exhibition highlights the story of the Museum Gardens in York through art, from its early beginnings through to its activities today, before exploring a wonderful range of still life paintings from the Gallery’s own collection as well as a series of loans. In the final space, featured works show how gardens and flowers are able to reflect and draw on themes of identity. The exhibition encourages visitors to think about the significance of our natural world and how best to enjoy, cherish and protect it.
[124938] York Art Gallery : Arum Lilies
York Art Gallery.
BLOOM.
Special Exhibition.
23 June – 8 October 2023.
Arum Lilies.
Auguste Herbin (1882-1960).
Oil on canvas, c1911.
Flowers, plant life and gardens have fascinated and inspired generations of artists. York Art Gallery’s exhibition ‘Bloom’ brings together more than 100 botanical artworks from its collection, alongside key loans, to explore the importance of nature and green spaces for enjoyment, creativity and wellbeing.
‘Bloom’ showcases flora through paintings, works on paper, ceramics and contemporary installations. The exhibition highlights the story of the Museum Gardens in York through art, from its early beginnings through to its activities today, before exploring a wonderful range of still life paintings from the Gallery’s own collection as well as a series of loans. In the final space, featured works show how gardens and flowers are able to reflect and draw on themes of identity. The exhibition encourages visitors to think about the significance of our natural world and how best to enjoy, cherish and protect it.