Typically, a multicolored psychedelic school bus is not parked in front of the Mertz Library at the New York Botanical Garden.
But all bets are off during the new “Flower Power” exhibition, which begins on May 23. In this case, the transformed bus is the work of artist Snoeman.
What You Need To Know
“Flower Power” is a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden, opening May 23
It celebrates flowers as a cultural symbol of peace and love and getting closer to nature
The garden will host liquid light shows with live bands on select evenings starting May 30
“Yeah it’s going to be a very groovy summer here at NYBG, peace, love and plants; we are going to be celebrating the flower power movement of the 1960s throughout the grounds and in our gallery,” said Jennifer Bernstein, the CEO and the William C. Steere Sr. president of the garden in the Bronx.
Inside the Mertz gallery, there is art and fashion from the 60s, including works from Andy Warhol and Milton Glaser. Everywhere visitors go, there are painted V.W. vans, giant peace signs, and on the conservatory lawn, it’s Velora. The art installation features large, hand-painted fabric canopies from Mushuma, led by artist William Hochweber.
“I tried to create a huge giant flower where you can step under it, so you can feel a little tiny, and, yeah, since everything is hand painted, you see the slight differences between every single piece as you also have on the flowers,” said Hochweber.
There are plenty of flowers, including inside the landmark Haupt Conservatory where artists have created fun flowery flashbacks. Throughout the exhibit will be numerous activities coinciding with it, day and night.
“I think we are so fortunate because the sixties had such a wealth of ideas for us so every weekend you can come and enjoy live music performances curated by the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music of Red Hook in Brooklyn, we also have some moments for you to drop in and connect with themes of the exhibition through friendship bracelet making, breath work workshops and so much more,” said Helena Laporte-Burns, the director of public programming at the garden.
At night, on select evenings starting May 30, there will be ticketed liquid light shows with live bands.
“Flower Power” runs through October 18. For more information, click here.
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