NYBG's Flower Power Gala Raises Funds for Research and Education
The New York Botanical Garden celebrated its 51st Conservatory Ball on Friday night, themed "Flower Power." The vibrant evening featured psychedelic decor and floral-inspired outfits, highlighted by a striking rainbow installation from Mikimoto showcasing its Prestige Rendezvous collection and a unique conch pearl necklace. Guests included notable figures such as Candace Bushnell and Plant Kween, Christopher Griffin. J. Barclay Collins II, the board chairman, alongside CEO Jennifer Bernstein, opened the event, describing it as a gathering of friends. DJ Runna energized the atmosphere. Proceeds will benefit botanical research, children’s education, and horticulture. The exhibition runs through October.
Key facts
- 51st annual Conservatory Ball at NYBG
- Theme: Flower Power
- Mikimoto displayed Prestige Rendezvous collection and conch pearl necklace
- Attendees included Candace Bushnell, Cynthia Rowley, Jason Rembert, Priya Shukla, Tunde Oyeneyin, Christopher Griffin
- Speeches by J. Barclay Collins II and Jennifer Bernstein
- DJ Runna performed
- Proceeds fund research, education, horticulture
- Exhibition runs through October, includes works by Warhol, Glaser, Brainard, Irizarry
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Milton Glaser
- Joe Brainard
- Carlos Irizarry
Institutions
- New York Botanical Garden
- Mikimoto
- Cloud Catering
Locations
- The Bronx
- New York City
- United States