Art Exhibition at Filoli

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Filoli presents its 18^th Annual Botanical Art Exhibit this spring. Botanical art is experiencing a renaissance of growth both in the states and internationally and Filoli has been a leader in the renewal of this art form, which combines the observational skills of the scientist and the sensibility of the artist. This beautiful exhibit has long been an essential part of the Filoli Botanical Art Program’s mission to interpret and preserve this historically significant art form. Artworks selected this year will be displayed in the Visitor and Education Center, while select pieces from our three major Florilegia collections: the Filoli, the Banks’ and the Highgrove, will be displayed in the historic House.

Botanical art is the scientific study of plants through art.  Before photography, botanical art was the only consistent guide to plant identification. In recent years, the resurgence of interest in this art form has created what many call “The Golden Age of Botanical Art.” This year, Filoli’s Botanical Art Program celebrates its eighteenth year, drawing students and instructors from across the world to teach this combination of art and science.