Event details
Friday 7 March | 11am - 12noon
£13 per person
Includes tea and coffee
This talk introduces The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at Chatsworth, our 2025 exhibition that celebrates the vital connection between humanity and nature.
By bringing the outdoors in and showcasing objects from the Devonshire Collections alongside contemporary commissions, the exhibition highlights Chatsworth’s evolving relationship with nature—past, present, and future.
Join Louise Shannon, Chatsworth's Head of Cultural Programme, as she explores the themes and inspirations behind the exhibition, focusing on newly created works by artists Kipwani Kiwanga, Simryn Gill and Dorothy Cross.
Discover how the exhibition was conceived, its creative process, and how it reflects the ongoing importance of nature in art and culture.
Meeting point and refreshments
This event takes place in the Old Potting Shed in the Chatsworth Garden and includes a cup of tea or coffee. Please enter through the top garden gates, which will be open from 10.40am. Latecomers may not be admitted.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed is a step-free, accessible venue.
Please email education@chatsworth.org if you have any questions about accessibility, or require an essential carer ticket.
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Main image: Section of 'A Shepherdess', follower of Hendrick Bloemaert © The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth House Trust
