A History of Houseplants - Exhibition Opening & Panel Discussion

Housed in a former Gilded Age mansion surrounded by Italian-style gardens, Johns Hopkins University's Evergreen Museum & Library is at once an intimate collection of fine and decorative arts, rare books, and manuscripts assembled by two generations of Baltimore's philanthropic Garrett family, and a vibrant, inspirational venue for contemporary artists. The collections of Evergreen afford a unique perspective regarding the evolution of American collecting taste and connoisseurship, from the country’s post-Civil War industrial revolution to the modern jet age.

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Celebrate the opening Evergreen Museum &amp; Library's new exhibition with a panel discussion, food and drink, and more!

Join us for the grand opening of Evergreen Museum &amp; Library’s latest exhibition, A History of Houseplants, which explores the Victorian houseplants craze and today's similar obsession with indoor flora. Experience a special panel discussion and Q&A in the museum's historic Bakst Theatre and then explore the exhibition, enjoy food and drink, and chat with the curatorial staff and special guests. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS6-7 p.m. Panel discussion and Q&A with <ul><li>Liz Vayda of <a href="https://www.bwillow.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">B.Willow</a></li><li><a href="https://eps.jhu.edu/directory/meghan-avolio/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Meghan Avolio</a>, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of <a href="https://eps.jhu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Earth and Planetary Sciences</a>, The Johns Hopkins University</li><li>Michelle Fitzgerald, Curator of Collections, <a href="https://museums.jhu.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Johns Hopkins University Museums</a></li><li>Lori Beth Finkelstein, Ph.D., Director, The Johns Hopkins University Museums. </li></ul>7-9 p.m. Explore the exhibition, enjoy food a drink, chat with curatorial staff and special guests. ABOUT THE EXHIBITIONA History of Houseplants explains the historical forces that inspired the original trend, reveals how the trend manifested at Evergreen and in Baltimore, and examines how today’s houseplant craze both recalls and differs from the Victorian version of 150 years ago. The exhibition will be on view October 1, 2022 through June 4, 2023. Admission is free and no registration is required.

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