Exhibition Opening: Wild Flowers of New Enland

Be the first to experience the Athenaeum's new exhibition, Wild Flowers of New England. “There is no record so true as the good photographic study; as we see the conditions of plant life eternally changing everywhere, the value of these permanent authentic records to future generations cannot be overestimated.” — Edwin Hale Lincoln, 1916 Photographs of daisies, lilies, ferns, milkweed and other plants welcome visitors to Wild Flowers of New England. Centering around the work of Massachusetts-based photographer Edwin Hale Lincoln, this exhibition explores his photographic effort to document and preserve New England’s wildflowers. Over three decades, Lincoln explored the forests around his Berkshire home, studying the lives of native wildflowers, and photographing the plants in his studio. Lincoln created a unique photographic language, blending scientific specificity and artistic expression, producing portraits that celebrate the ephemeral beauty of native plants. Wild Flowers of New England places Lincoln’s work in conversation with botanical printers and photographers of the past and present and contextualizes his practice within larger preservationist movements. Through Lincoln’s lens, visitors will see the timeless allure of New England’s wildflowers and the enduring power of botanical artistry. If you're not able to join us for the opening, the exhibition will be on view until September 5, 2025. This event also celebrates the opening of A Living Archive, on view in our alcove gallery. The exhibition explores the collaborative work of artists May Babcock and Lindsey Beal, blending handmade papermaking with alternative photographic processes. Rooted in place-based research, their work explores the New England landscape, focusing on Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and the Blackstone River Valley. TICKETS &amp; TICKET POLICIES Tickets are required for this event. Member, member guest, and visitor tickets are at no cost. The Boston Athenaeum welcomes people of all abilities. If you have questions regarding accessibility, please email <a href="mailto:events@bostonathenaeum.org">events@bostonathenaeum.org</a>

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