Come and experience the incredible diversity and talent of local and international botanical artists. Botanical works are created with the intention to mimic the full glory of nature and the works produced, like nature, are pleasing to the eye. With this in mind, the Kirstenbosch Bienniale aims to focus on the natural splendour of South Africa's indigenous plants, highlighting both the complexity and simple beauty of scientific representations of nature.

The exhibition is held by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), who believes that it is important for all people in South Africa to be more aware of our natural heritage. With one quarter of the world's species of flowering plants under threat of extinction in the next 50 years there is an important message that these artists are delivering. The exhibition helps to deepen the audience's appreciation and enjoyment of our biodiversity through the medium of art. The beauty and fragility of the natural world are expertly captured in plant portraits. SANBI has the duty to inspire audiences to conserve what we have; and the show partly fulfils this function. The show also provides a space where the best examples of botanical art can be viewed and reviewed, where individuals artists' contributions and innovations can be assessed, acknowledged, receive accolades and most importantly, be appreciated and debated by the audience.  

Need to know? Entrance is free to the exhibition but you will need to pay the entrance fee for Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.