Landscape artist Roberto Burle Marx created some of the most iconic public spaces in Brazil, from the famous curving mosaic walkways at Copacabana Beach in Rio to the beautiful rooftop garden at Banco Safra in São Paulo.
Now you can experience Burle Marx’s artistic vision and passionate commitment to plant conservation for yourself the New York Botanical Garden’s largest botanical exhibition ever, featuring lush gardens that highlight the native plants of Brazil and Burle Marx’s creative yet precise style of landscape design.
The exhibit also includes celebrations of Brazilian music and dance, as well as displays of Burle Marx’s paintings, drawings and textiles, illustrating how the culture and nature of Brazil shaped his artistic vision that he shared in his thousands of gardens and landscapes.
