The exhibition “Orchids of Korea” presents botanical illustrations by 17 artists from the Korean Botanical Art Cooperative in the Republic of Korea.
Using their preferred techniques, the artists worked on their individual interpretations by closely observing selected orchid species for 18 months.
The exhibition will intrigue both orchid connoisseurs and nature lovers through their encounter with the art of botanical illustration. The Orchidaceae family is one of the largest and most diverse families of flowering plants, inhabiting all continents except Antarctica, with its diversity being particularly high in tropical and subtropical regions. Despite the remarkable abundance of species, orchids in Korea are facing the threat of extinction due to habitat destruction and illegal collection. This has motivated the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Korea to place 24 species of wild orchids under protection, designated as endangered.
We hope that the exhibition "Orchids of Korea" will provoke our visitors to reflect on nature conservation and the discovery of harmony between nature, art and the creative act.
Opening: October 30, 2025, 6:00 PM
Place: National Museum of Natural History - BAS
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