Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection

Nineteen life-like botanical sculptures are installed throughout the Frick’s galleries to celebrate the museum’s grand re-opening.
Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection
"Camellia Branches," 2024–2025, by Vladimir Kanevsky are installed in the Library Gallery. Soft-paste porcelain, glazes, and copper. The Frick Collection, New York City. Joseph Coscia Jr.
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The Frick Collection’s reopening after a five-year renovation has been heralded as a triumph. One of the wondrous things about visiting the museum right now is its special exhibition “Porcelain Garden: Vladimir Kanevsky at The Frick Collection,” on view through Oct. 6, 2025. Installed throughout the museum’s premises, including galleries on both the first and second floor and the Garden Court, are 19 breathtakingly intricate floral installations by the Ukrainian-born Kanevsky.
Cohesively installed alongside diverse fine and decorative arts from the institution’s permanent collection, these sculptures range in scale, form, and color. Each one enchants the viewer with its special blend of botanical accuracy and artistry.

Kanevky’s Floral Displays

Michelle Plastrik
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Michelle Plastrik is an art adviser living in New York City. She writes on a range of topics, including art history, the art market, museums, art fairs, and special exhibitions.