CHELSEA ’ S SAATCHI GALLERY
Passiflora × violacea 2018 , by Caroline Jackson-Houlston / RHS Lindley Collections © Caroline Jackson-Houlston . Awarded RHS Gold medal 2018
Chrysanthemum × morifolium ‘ Edo ’, 2016-2017 by Hideo Horikoshi / RHS Lindley Collections © Hideo Horikoshi . Awarded RHS Gold medal 2018
Laura C . Uccello , Director of Partnerships at Saatchi Gallery , “ Saatchi Gallery is thrilled to partner with the RHS to present this internationally recognised exhibition that celebrates contemporary art with an incredibly interesting scientific scope . We are impressed with the high standard of works presented for the 2021 edition and we are delighted to share this unique presentation with our visitors and members this Autumn .”
Charlotte Brooks , Art Curator at the RHS , said : “ We are excited to showcase some of the world ’ s best botanical art and photography at the Saatchi Gallery and for thousands of art lovers and avid gardeners to be given the opportunity to see their favourite plants in a new light .” starting in the 1860s . The botanical art collection continues to grow with the regular addition of Gold medal standard pieces . Botanical art and photography help evidence trends and discoveries of plants popular in UK gardens today with piece available to view throughout the year by appointment with the RHS .
A panel of recognised experts , including leading botanical artists , photographers , teachers , and botanists , judge the exhibits on display , assessing their accuracy , skill , and aesthetic appeal .
The show compliments the RHS Lindley Collections of more than 30,000 botanical paintings stretching back to the 1630s and heritage photographic images of gardens and gardening people
Plocamium cartilagineum 2019 by Josh Westrich / RHS Lindley Collections © Josh Westrich . Awarded RHS Gold Medal and Best Portfolio Photography Exhibit 2019
For more information about the RHS Botanical Art & Photography
Show visit : www . rhs . org . uk / showsevents / rhs-london-shows / rhs-botanical-art-and-photographyshow
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