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Spring has Sprung with the 35th Annual Minneapolis Institute of Arts Art in Bloom event. Here you can view fresh floral creations and the artworks that inspired them. There are 165 floral designs that interpret objects from Mia’s collection. It's a Twin Cities rite of spring! This year's Art in Bloom has a distinct French flair inspired a magnificent signature piece Still Life with Dahlias, Zinnias, Hollyhucks and Plums by Eugene Delacroix.
Art in Bloom raises funds to support Mia projects of Friends of the Institute, including education and transportation for school children, exhibitions, art acquisition, education, and programs throughout the community.
This year's Art in Bloom did not disappoint. I am continually amazed each year at the creativity these artists and florists display. Each artist/florist draws their inspiration from a particular piece of art and strives to replicate the lines, movement, color, textural design and theme by creating a floral homage. Artists pay particular attention to their containers as many were original pieces specifically designed for this display.
Enjoy these floral displays paired with art.
Note the floral display picks up on the colors and lines.
This year's Art in Bloom did not disappoint. I am continually amazed each year at the creativity these artists and florists display. Each artist/florist draws their inspiration from a particular piece of art and strives to replicate the lines, movement, color, textural design and theme by creating a floral homage. Artists pay particular attention to their containers as many were original pieces specifically designed for this display.
Several women dressed for the occasion. This lady's hat was made out of paper mache and decorated with fresh flowers. She fit right in with the exhibits.
This was one of my favorite floral interpretation based on the painting. The use of materials mirrored the fresco.
Title: Standing Deity Holding Horn and Bucket
A fresco unearthed in ancient Pompei with very subtle colors. The artist creatively replicated the fresco using a drinking horn from the Renaissance festival incorporating red alstroemeria, seeded eucalyptus, baby's breath and calla lily.
A bonus for this year's Art in Bloom was being able to enjoy several exhibits currently running at the MIA. One exhibit featured Minnesota author Wanda Gag.
Some of her well known children's books include:"Millions of Cats" and "ABC Bunny".
What a wonderful diversion enjoying these exhibits while waiting for spring to make a full appearance.
Why do I always forget about this event? Thanks for the tour. I would love this exhibit.
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