Exhibitions

HSNY’s Exhibitions program combines an innovative curatorial program with a unique gallery space to showcase emerging and established contemporary artists in all media who utilize the natural world, supported by a series of engaging events and public programs.

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Current Exhibition

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK GALLERY

December 9, 2009 - February 12, 2010
Hiroshi Sunari
Leur Existence - Tree Project
Gallery hours: Monday through Friday,
12 to 6pm, and by appointment.

Opening Reception
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
6pm to 8:30pm

Stories from Tree Project
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
6pm to 7:30pm (see below for more info)

Read Organic Gardening Magazine's
review of Tree Project here! (pdf)

Over 60 years ago, the city of Hiroshima was decimated by one nuclear bomb. Hibaku trees, those that still live from the time of the atomic bombing, have shown an inspiring ability to persevere. Since 2005, Sunairi has been collecting seeds from hibaku trees in Hiroshima and has distributed them to nearly 400 Tree Project participants in 23 countries. Leur Existence – Tree Project will feature a selection of these plants, which have been donated by the participants, as well as photographic and written documentation of the process. Plants will be presented in ceramic elephant-foot pots, designed and created by the artist.

Curated by Chris Murtha. Click here to view the press release (pdf). For more information email cmurtha@hsny.org or call (212) 757-0915 x121.

Wednesday, January 13
Stories from Tree Project
Join Tree Project founder Hiroshi Sunairi for an illustrated discussion with several project participants, including Katy Hamer, Sean Justice, Robert LaColla, Alex Neroulias, Michele Quan and Timothy Tucker. Participants will present their personal documentation of their trees and share their experiences with growing plants from hibaku seeds.

Arrive early to view the exhibition and see the plants - they're changing every day! We will also have hibaku seeds to distribute for those interested in joining Tree Project.

Doors open at 6pm; Talk starts at 6:30pm
Free and open to the public
Advanced registration appreciated
RSVP to 212-757-0915 x121 or cmurtha@hsny.org

Upcoming Exhibition

March 8 – March 26, 2010
SPROUT 3: The Third Annual Exhibition
of New York City Children’s Art

Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 10
from 4:00 to 6:30pm
Live music from 4:30 to 5:30pm!