Bloom Bash opening for Arts Alive at SD Museum of Art

 by Patricia Frischer

Arts Alive

Arts Alive (April 28 to May 1, 2022)  is the annual fundraiser for the SD Museum of Art which pairs floral creations with various paintings and sculptures on display at the museum. There are many events surrounding this necessarily short lived event. After all, flowers don't last long and so 4 days is the optimum time for viewing. They pack in lots and lots of fun, decoration and food.  I had a blast at the Bloom Bash but foremost in my mind is that this is about ART. The flowers in Arts Alive give you a chance to look more closely at the artworks. I went wanting to see the flowers, wanting to have fun but also wanting to see the Monet to Matisse; Impressionist Masterpieces from the Bemberg Foundation  (until Aug 7) exhibition and Wang Qingsong: Social Mobility  (until Aug 14) which I had previously written about at the time of the live interview with this impressive artist. 

The following is a small video selections plus lots of photos of all of the above. 

Arts Alive

Monet to Matisse; Impressionist Masterpieces from the Bemberg Foundation  - Kees Van Dongin perfect illustration of the revelry of the events.

Wang Qingsong: Social Mobility

Wang Qingsong: Social Mobility

Wang Qingsong: Social Mobility

Wang Qingsong: Social Mobility

Rotunda Floral Installation by Britton Neubacher: Organized Chaos using mixed moses

 

Glitter and Neon and many, many selfie opportunities

View from the Ferris Wheel

View from the Ferris Wheel

Bloom Bash entertainment

Bloom Bash entertainment

Bloom Bash entertainment

Museum entrance decoration

Museum entrance decoration

Some amazing guests

Some amazing guests

Some amazing guests

So much amazing food...about 35 booths and real taste of San Diego

The gift shop will a full array of head pieces

Featured in the guest shop and present on the night: Norma Hill

Norma Hill with one of her special commissioned silk scarves: a private history in photos of a client's family. 

The view from the Ferris Wheel finally gave us a view of the new outside terraces of the Mingei Museum. I hope this tempts you to make a trip to all the museums in Balboa Park.