In fashion models and roses alike, British photographer David Sims finds beauty in imperfection. His book features floral portraits with flaws. Sepia-tinged leaves, wrinkled petals, splayed anthers and dehiscent stamens—like the disheveled models, were it not for their imperfections, the rose portraits would not be nearly as memorable. Read More »
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Downton Abbey, the popular BBC show about an Edwardian-era family & their estate, is filmed at Highclere Castle, a royal estate with a garden that dates to 1218. Today, the garden retains the aesthetic of its most famous designer—Lancelot Capability Brown, a preeminent British landscape architect who championed rolling meadows and natural overgrowth. Read More »
There are over one hundred species of weaver birds, known for their gorgeous nests of grasses & textiles. Read More »
An artist harvests inspiration from his farm in upstate New York. Read More »
An indoor lawn at Cornell, Japan’s wisteria tunnel, a giant QR code. Read More »
A new sculpture trail in Pendle Hill, England winds through the rural landscape and commemorates the 400th anniversary of an historic witch hunt. The site-specific pieces were designed with local materials and inspired by Pendle Hill's dark history. Read More »
Israeli artist Ori Gersht uses natural subjects to embody peace, beauty, and luxury. His flowers, forests, and fruits are edens, disrupted by a dark world. His first museum survey is at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston through January 6th. Read More »
