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Archives: March 2009Friday, March 20, 2009Hat Day at the de Young!
Today was a very special day at the de Young. Visitors were encouraged to wear festive hats to honor Bouquets to Art, which runs through 5 pm tomorrow. Hat-judging was led by San Francisco’s premier movie critic and hat diva, Jan Wahl. Prizes were awarded for Best Botanical Theme, Most Creative, Cutest Kids, Most Couture and Best Couple or Group. Over 50 participants paraded around the Piazzoni Murals Room to celebrate one of the de Young’s most beloved traditions. The most stunning, artistic, and simply outrageous hats imaginable were worn proudly by people of all ages. Check out some of the fun!
Posted by: Cheryl McCain | March 20 at 4:30:03 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2009Bouquets to Art: Conservators on Patrol, Part 3
The Yearly Invasion of Flowers into the Museum through the lens of the Conservation Patrol.Monday Afternoon, March 16, 2009The set up wraps up.  On the other hand, the Conservation Patrol gave a reprieve to these "grapes." Any furry creature would be in for a big surprise if they stole one of these plastic stand-ins.  This animal slipped in because he was made of flowers. .. [more]
Posted by: Andrew Fox | March 18 at 10:26:05 AM Tuesday, March 17, 2009Bouquets to Art: Conservators on Patrol, Part 2
The Yearly Invasion of Flowers into the Museum through the lens of the Conservation PatrolMonday Noon, March 16, 2009The setup continues…  The invasion at its height.  Floorplan of the museum mapping the placement of each Bouquet. .. [more]
Posted by: Andrew Fox | March 17 at 10:45:16 AM Monday, March 16, 2009Bouquets to Art: Conservators on Patrol!
Editor's note: The Fine Arts Museums' annual floral extravaganza, Bouquets to Art, takes place this week (March 17–21). It's our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it's extremely popular with museumgoers. It can be especially challenging to the FAMSF conservation staff, however, given the potential to admit insects and other unwelcome visitors to the museum. This photo essay is courtesy of our conservation staff (AKA The Conservation Patrol). The Yearly Invasion of Flowers into the Museum through the lens of the Conservation Patrol. Debbie Evans, a paper conservator who has policed Bouquets to Art for 25 years wearing her sherrif’s badge waiting to say “Howdy” to the exhibitors.  Eager exhibitors waiting to be let in at 7:45 am. .. [more]
Posted by: Andrew Fox | March 16 at 2:57:37 PM |
