“To: @LACMA, @MOCAlosangeles, @hammer_museum, @gettymuseum. We hope this bright splash of color, courtesy of @JeffKoons, brightens your day 
#MuseumBouquet Love, All the staff at “
Social media was teeming last week with floral offerings from cultural institutions around the globe. Since many are closed due to COVID-19, museums like the Guggenheim, MCA Chicago, and the New-York Historical Society, which began , exchanged sweet messages paired with virtual bouquets from their current collections. We’ve gathered some of them here, but be sure to check out #MuseumBouquet on and for more historical florals. (via )
During these difficult times, we think everyone needs a dancing daisy to brighten their day. Today we’re sending a virtual to you, and
Jennifer Steinkamp. “Dance Hall Girl, daisies,” 2004.
— MassArt Art Museum (@maamboston)
Hi and , these ikebana arrangements courtesy of Camille Henrot made us think of you!
: “Camille Henrot: The Restless Earth”
— New Museum (@newmuseum)
“A Klimt for a Klimt! Mäda Primavesi and her flowers send their regards to you, neighbor. Cherry blossomTwo hearts#MuseumBouquet” —
We are thinking of you, . We hope this Ikebana arrangement from the Denver chapter of the International Ikebana Society brings some joy to you today.
— Denver Botanic Gardens (@botanic)
“To our Crimson friends @peabodymuseum –a Red trillium (Trillium erectum). These should begin blooming across New England in April. We hope this #MuseumBouquet is a reminder of better, brighter days ahead. #MuseumFromHome” —
To – an Owl Bouquet to brighten your day!
Kenojuak Ashevak, CMH 2007-012
— Museum of History (@CanMusHistory)
“Hello to our lovely friends @hirshhorn, we hope this Tiffany lamp #MuseumBouquet shines bright in your feed today. We’re thinking of you! ” —
Cherry blossoms from our sculpture garden for all of our museum friends, thinking of you this week
Thank you for sending a— Hirshhorn (@hirshhorn)
“Hi @Hirshhorn! Happy Tuesday. #FlowersforFriends” —
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
This
Is for you!Yayoi Kusama, “Les Tulipes de Shangri-La”
— FRONT International (@FrontTriennial)
“Dear @mcachicago, Roses are red Violets are blue Your art is modern We love visiting you! #MuseumBouquet Tulip: Robert Thornton, Temple of Flora (1807)” —
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