Botanical art and photography from around the world will be on show at the Saatchi Gallery this summer as the annual RHS exhibition returns for a fifth year.
The RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show in partnership with Saatchi Gallery, taking place from 13 June to 27 July 2025, will feature a rich variety of subjects including stunning Japanese Cherry blossom, the unusual ‘Kangaroo paw’ plants of Australia, and plants used in traditional cosmetics by Korean Women. Portfolio photography features a diverse range of plants, gardens and natural habitats with subjects ranging from Tuscan olive trees to the Acacia cyclops of South Africa’s richly biodiverse Cape floral kingdom. A common theme in this year’s exhibit is plants that have been useful for humans, whether for beauty, clothing, medicine or fuel.
All of the artworks submitted have undergone a meticulous reviewing process by an expert judging panel and assessed on aesthetic appeal, scientific accuracy and technical skill. Once on display, the artists compete for an RHS medal – Gold, Silver-Gilt, and Bronze, as well as a ‘best in show’ award, namely Best Botanical Artwork, Best Botanical Art Exhibit, Best Portfolio Photography Exhibit, Best Single Image and Judges Special Award. The public will once again have the opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice award via the RHS website.
The Show contributes to a long legacy of botanical art collecting and display by the RHS, and complements the work of the RHS Lindley Collections, which holds more than 30,000 botanical paintings and heritage photographs.
Charlotte Brooks, RHS Art Curator, said: “We are delighted to be showcasing the incredible talent of botanical artists and photographers from around the world at the Saatchi Gallery once again. This year’s exhibit highlights the deep connection between plants and people, highlighting their significance in our everyday lives and demonstrating the enduring relevance of botanical art.”
The RHS Botanical Art & Photography Show will be open to the public from 13 June – 27 July 2025 at Saatchi Gallery, London. For the first time ever, the exhibition will be free to enter with visitors invited to make a donation to the Gallery as a registered charity.
The show is supported by UK based wealth management firm, TrinityBridge. Once known as Close Brothers Asset Management, TrinityBridge have been helping individuals, families, professionals and businesses to make confident financial choices for more than 30 years.
For more information about the RHS Botanical Art & Photography Show visit: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-botanical-art-and-photography-show
