Mat Collishaw presents 'Petrichor', a new exhibition at Kew Gardens.

BGUK_2754700 - The new exhibition runs from 20 October to 7 April 2024 in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art. 'Petrichor' showcases new commissions alongside existing works, drawing an array of evocative imagery from the natural world. ' Heterosis' is a collection of dynamic NFT's which combine genetic algorithms with blockchain technology to facilitate the hybridisation of mutable digital flowers. The project is inspired by the first recorded speculative bubble of the 17th century 'tulip mania'. This unprecedented hybridisation experience allows participants to cultivate their own bespoke animated flowers, either as breeders or collaborative artists.