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As New York emerges from one of its most brutal winters on record, signs of spring are beginning to pop up throughout the city. The trees in Central Park have turned green, tulips grow on the Park Avenue medians, and now, in Rockefeller Center, a colorful array of florals and sculptural pieces takes over the plaza. For the second year, Van Cleef & Arpels brought its “Spring is Blooming” installation to the central Manhattan spot.
This year’s setup was created in collaboration with French artist Charlotte Gastaut. The pieces include a bright blue gate, dotted with illustrated cherry blossoms, trees, and other flowers, at the entrance to the space. In the center of the corridor are more illustrated flowers, creating a faux-garden effect, surrounding a small pond, and a green gazebo decorated in the same cherry blossoms. Visitors will also find a greenery-laden swing with similar pink flowers. Keen observers will also notice that the Rockefeller Center flags were swapped out for illustrated floral motifs by Gastaut.
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Gastaut work surrounds a pond, lined with seating.
“The arrival of spring is a moment of profound renewal and inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels,” says Helen King, president and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels Americas in a statement. “With Spring is Blooming, we are thrilled to once again transform Rockefeller Center into a vibrant tapestry of nature’s artistry, beautifully brought to life through the imaginative vision of Charlotte Gastaut. We take great pride in this opportunity to enchant our neighbors, visitors and friends this season.”
Throughout the installation’s three weekends, which end on May 10, Van Cleef will host contemporary dance performances, children’s storybook and poetry readings, and live paintings in Rockefeller Center.
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The installation will be on view in Rockefeller Center until May 10.
Says EB Kelly, senior managing director at Tishman Speyer and head of Rockefeller Center, in a statement, “We are delighted to partner with Van Cleef & Arpels to transform Rockefeller Center into an immersive garden, infusing the beauty of spring into one of the most iconic places in the world and building on our legacy of brilliant public art.”
Annie Goldsmith is the senior editor and digital lead at ELLE Decor, where she covers design, culture, style, and trends. She previously held positions at The Information, covering technology and culture, and Town & Country, writing about news, entertainment, and fashion. Her work has also appeared in Vogue, Rolling Stone, and the SF Standard.
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