The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are launching the 42nd edition of "Bouquets to Art," a week-long exhibition featuring over 100 floral arrangements across the de Young and the Legion of Honor. These living sculptures, created by more than 120 floral designers, are specifically designed to interpret and complement the permanent collection's artworks and the museums' architecture. The event includes an impressionist-inspired garden and a series of lectures on the intersection of culture, photography, and floral design.
This annual tradition serves as a major public engagement event for FAMSF, blending horticultural craft with art history to attract diverse audiences. By transforming traditional gallery spaces into immersive, multi-sensory environments, the museums leverage the "fleeting" nature of the medium to drive high attendance and provide a fresh perspective on their permanent holdings.