Green Currency: Plants in the Economy at the New York Botanical Garden July 12, 2011

A multifaceted new exhibition of botanical art, 'Green Currency: Plants in the Economy' opens at The New York Botanical Garden on Wednesday, April 20. Green Currency seeks to enrich visitors' understanding of the important uses of plants through stunningly detailed and beautiful depictions by some of the world's most accomplished botanical artists. The exhibition, accompanying catalog, and audio tour feature 43 works depicting plants used in medicine, food, clothing, and shelter. Green Currency is first medal-awarding international exhibition of botanical art in the United States and the Botanical Garden's first juried botanical art show. Presented in conjunction with the American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA), the exhibition is on view in the Arthur and Janet Ross Gallery.