One Flower, One World

“One flower, one world” is a phrase attributed to the Avatamsaka (Flower Garland) Sutra. It teaches that every small part of the universe, such as a single flower, contains the world and its entire past. Georgia O’Keeffe also said, “When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it’s your world for a moment.”

Whether imbuing with symbolism or approaching as a close-up study, artists across time and place have been appreciating and sharing the beauty and wisdom of flowers for centuries. In this exhibition, we will showcase works by Chinese, Japanese and regional artists who created odes to flowers one brush stroke, carved mark or shutter click at a time. From woodblock and mezzotint prints to photographs and hanging scrolls, these pieces eternalize a fleeting moment and remind us to be a mindful observer of our surroundings.

Exhibition Dates:  March 20 – June 6, 2026

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