Birds, Bees, Flowers, And Trees

Images of Nature’s Past and Present

May 22, 2026–September 20, 2026

James Barbut

Les genres des insectes de Linné ; constatés par divers échantillons d'insectes d'Angleterre, copiés d'après nature,

(Londres: J. Dixwell, 1781), The Clark Library, Julius S. Held Collection of Rare Books, ND497 .B23g 1781 

Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Trees pairs historical illustrations from the age of scientific inquiry with contemporary artists’ books featuring similar themes. From delicate wildflowers to high-tech dragonfly drones, this installation explores our ever-evolving relationship with the natural world.