Lindley Late - Art, Flowers and Emotion: Collections in Conversation

Can a flower make you feel hope?

Can a plant allude to death? Can an artwork represent lust?

Inspired by Bloom: Art, Flowers and Emotion, join the RHS Lindley Library as we discuss the capacity for botanical artwork to move and inspire emotion.

In this conversation we will take a look at representations of flowers from Tate and the RHS art collections, looking at companion pieces to explore whether 'botanical art can evoke an emotional response?'

There will be plenty of time to ask your questions and share your thoughts. Plus, join us for a drink after the conversation and explore the RHS Lindley Library's collection of botanical art books.

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Speakers

Rachel Giles - Rachel is a florist, writer and editor specialising in art and design. She is a keen gardener and advocate for the positive impact of plants on wellbeing. Find out more about Rachel and her book Bloom: Art, Flowers and Emotion via her Instagram.

Charlotte Brooks - Charlotte is the Art Curator at the RHS Lindley Library. Charlotte oversees our art collections, manages the annual RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show, and is the author of two books on botanical art.

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Event Details

Doors open at 6.00pm, with the conversation beginning at 6.30pm.

Tickets for this event are required, with the ticket cost supporting the RHS Lindley Library. Some tickets will be available on the door. RHS membership not required.

To keep the event as accessible as possible you can choose a full price ticket (£10) or you can make a donation of an amount affordable to you.