Flowers : Flora in Contemporary Art and Culture
Novel and beautiful exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery looking at flowers in art and design.
The show was divided into nine clear sections covering broad themes and categories for which flowers have been used such as fashion, science and new artists.
I loved the fact it started with a room on the history including a lovely Dutch still life and large reproduction of Botticelli’s “Primavera”. This really grounded the show and you could trace clear links back to these works in the contemporary art.
One section just consisted of a fabulous installation of dried flowers by Rebecca Louise Law which provided a quiet, grounding moment in a vibrant show.
I liked the variety of art shown and particularly the inclusion of old and new designers from Sanderson fabrics to Vivienne Westwood. There was also a good balance of fine art and photography.
Stand out pieces included this bouquet made of spoons by Ann Carrington and a pair of Converse trainers by Cristina Alcantara. There was also a fun last gallery showcasing art of emerging and early career artists.
Closes 31 August 2025
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