The Orchid Show:
Natural Heritage
Saturday, February 18, 2023 – Sunday, April 23, 2023
10 a.m.–6 p.m. | At the Garden
Be Enveloped in Lily Kwong’s Fantastical Vision
Acclaimed artist Lily Kwong, the designer for The Orchid Show’s 20th year, presents a meditative and captivating design inspired by her ancestral connections to the natural world. Kwong’s vibrant and fantastical vision envelops visitors in thousands of orchids, allowing them to reconnect to nature amidst picture perfect beauty.
Don’t miss this chance to be immersed in a mesmerizing array of orchids, enfolded into rolling mountains throughout the historic Enid A Haupt Conservatory, and to feel enwrapped in this one-of-a-kind experience. On select nights during The Orchid Show, adults 21 and over can experience the exhibition through Orchid Nights, with music, cash bars, and food available for purchase. Stay tuned for dates.
A former student in NYBG’s Adult Education program, Lily Kwong works at the intersection between landscape, wellness, and art, connecting people to nature through transformative projects and site-specific botanical art installations. Her work has been featured in the New Yorker, Vogue, Architectural Digest, Domino, Forbes, Fast Company and more, and her designs have been featured in New York City at the High Line and Grand Central Station, as well as in venues and gardens around the world.
Orchid Nights Return!
Step into acclaimed artist Lily Kwong’s vibrant vision with Orchid Nights, returning this March and April. Join us as New York City’s most spectacular after-dark outings return and enjoy signature cocktails, music, drop-in art making with Calligraphy & Cocktails, and a myriad of food and beverages for your enjoyment.
