Rome prepares to host an unprecedented botanical narrative. Until February 22, 2026, the Chiostro del Bramante (Arco della Pace, 5) serves as the stage for "FLOWERS. From the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence." Curated by Franziska Stöhr with Roger Diederen and Suzanne Landau, the exhibition is not merely a display, but a rigorous investigation into the symbolic power of the flower, bridging 16th-century scientific precision with contemporary digital abstractions.
The exhibition features over 90 works from global institutions such as the Louvre and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Visitors are invited to observe the harmonic contrast between the botanical details of Girolamo Pini and the conceptual structures of Ai Weiwei. Site-specific installations, such as the immersive corridor by Rebecca Louise Law and the transformation of outdoor spaces by Austin Young, elevate the exhibition to a total sensory experience, where the fragility of the petal meets the resilience of form.
Beyond aesthetics, "FLOWERS" explores the role of flora within civil and scientific dynamics. From the Pre-Raphaelite visions of William Morris to the technological installations of Studio Drift, the exhibition analyzes the relationship between nature and artifice. Significant emphasis is placed on biodiversity, featuring an olfactory journey curated by Campomarzio70, with distilling notes of jasmine and tuberose, and a podcast narrated by Alessandro Preziosi, guiding guests through an intellectual analysis of environmental themes.
After a day spent amidst Bramante’s High Renaissance architecture, the pursuit of beauty continues within the quietude of Palazzo Venere. The proximity between the venue and the hotel allows for a seamless transition from the intensity of art to the disciplined hospitality designed for those who value discretion over excess.
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